Best 6 Nans Sloppy Joes Recipes

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**A Taste of Nostalgia: Savor the Classic Nan's Sloppy Joes**

Prepare to embark on a culinary journey back to your childhood with Nan's Sloppy Joes, a beloved American comfort food that's bursting with flavor and guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. The sloppy joe is an iconic sandwich made with ground beef, tomatoes, onions, and a secret blend of spices, all simmered together until they're fall-apart tender and smothered on a soft, fluffy bun. It's a messy but oh-so-delicious meal that's perfect for casual gatherings, backyard barbecues, or a quick and easy weeknight dinner.

This article presents a collection of Nan's Sloppy Joe recipes, each with its own unique twist on the classic dish. Whether you prefer traditional sloppy joes, vegetarian sloppy joes, or even sloppy joe sliders, you're sure to find a recipe that tantalizes your taste buds. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and get ready to create a sloppy joe feast that will leave your family and friends craving more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

THE BEST SLOPPY JOES



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This is weeknight comfort food at its finest. We created a homemade sauce that is tangy and flavorful but also quick and easy. We used both ketchup and canned tomato sauce for lots of tomato-y zip and just a touch of brown sugar for a bit of sweetness and slight caramel finish. Green bell pepper is a key addition; it really enhances the other ingredients, elevating the flavor profile into the realm of a true sloppy joe.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound lean ground beef
12 ounces (1 1/3 cup) tomato sauce
3/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon paprika
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 hamburger buns, toasted

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and starting to caramelize in some spots, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon or spatula, until it is browned, no longer pink in the middle and cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, red wine vinegar, paprika, cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of black pepper and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and heated through, 5 to 6 minutes. Spoon the meat onto the toasted buns.

NAN'S SLOPPY JOES



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This is our family's version. I'm posting it here for my kids, who like to make it now that they live away from home.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced green pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/3 cups ketchup
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
salt
pepper
6 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef with onion, pepper and garlic.
  • Add remaining ingredients (except hamburger buns).
  • Simmer gently for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, lightly toast bun halves in 350º oven, cut side up.
  • Serve a generous heap of meat on each bun.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.2, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 960.5, Carbohydrate 40.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 18.4, Protein 28.2

SLOPPY JOES SANDWICHES



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You'll love this quick, easy and economical homemade sloppy joe recipe. Brown sugar adds a touch of sweetness, both for traditional sandwiches on buns or as a down-home topping for rice, biscuits or baked potatoes. -Laurie Hauser, Rochester, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the ketchup, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1360mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

SUPER SLOPPY JOES



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 super sloppy sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
1 1/4 pounds ground beef sirloin
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon steak seasoning blend, such as McCormick brand Montreal Seasoning
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 crusty rolls, split, toasted, and lightly buttered
Garnish: sliced ripe tomatoes, pickles, Deviled Potato Salad, recipe follows
5 all-purpose potatoes, peeled and diced
Coarse salt
1/4 onion
3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1/2 cup mayonnaise, eyeball the amount
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon hot cayenne pepper sauce (recommended: Tabasco or Frank's Red Hot)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add oil and meat to the pan. Spread the meat around the pan and begin to break it up. Combine brown sugar and steak seasoning. Add sugar and spice mixture to the skillet and combine. When the meat has browned, add onion and red peppers to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium and cook onions, peppers, red wine vinegar and Worcestershire sauce with meat for 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce and paste to pan. Stir to combine. Reduce heat to simmer and cook Sloppy Joe mixture 5 minutes longer. Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, pile sloppy meat onto toasted, buttered bun bottoms and cover with bun tops. Serve with your favorite sides or sliced tomatoes seasoned with salt and pepper, dill pickles and Deviled Potato Salad. Have plenty of napkins on hand!
  • Boil potatoes in water seasoned with coarse salt until they are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain cooked potatoes and return to the warm pot to dry them out. Let the potatoes stand 2 minutes, then spread potatoes out on to a cookie sheet to quick-cool them.
  • In the bottom of a medium mixing bowl, grate 1/4 onion using a hand grater. Add mustard and mayonnaise, paprika and cayenne pepper sauce to the grated onion and stir to combine. Add potatoes to the bowl and stir to evenly distribute dressing. Season potato salad with salt and pepper and taste to adjust your seasonings. Top servings of salad with chopped scallions.

THE BEST SLOPPY JOE RECIPE



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The BEST recipe for a homemade Sloppy Joe! Ground beef in a hearty tomato sauce on toasted hamburger buns. The perfect recipe for lunch or dinner.

Provided by Valentina Ablaev

Categories     Easy

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small onion (finely chopped)
1/2 small green bell pepper (seeded and finely diced)
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp yellow mustard
1/4 cup water
1 Tbsp brown sugar
15 oz can tomato sauce
1 lb lean ground beef (85%-90% lean)
1 Tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt (or to taste)
¼ tsp ground black pepper (or to taste)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
4 hamburger buns (toasted if desired)

Steps:

  • Finely chop the onion. Seed and finely dice the green pepper.
  • In a bowl, combine the Worcestershire sauce, mustard, water, brown sugar, and tomato sauce.
  • Place a large skillet or dutch oven over medium/high heat. Add olive oil and ground beef. Saute the beef for about 5 minutes until cooked through and longer pink, breaking it up with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper and add in the diced peppers and onion. Cook another 5 minutes until the veggies are tender and beef is browned.
  • Add the minced garlic and saute 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly. Add in the sauce and bring to a light boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve on toasted buns for Sloppy Joe Sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 1197 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 12 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOPPY JOES II



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This is the recipe my mother used for sloppy joes and it always gets compliments!

Provided by Tamara

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Sloppy Joe Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound lean ground beef
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
¾ cup ketchup
3 teaspoons brown sugar
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and green pepper; drain off liquids.
  • Stir in the garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, and brown sugar; mix thoroughly. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 49.6 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 416.3 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Ground Beef: Use a leaner ground beef, such as 85% lean, to reduce the amount of grease in the sloppy joes.
  • Use Fresh Vegetables: Chop the vegetables fresh for the best flavor and texture.
  • Simmer the Sauce: Let the sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Use a Variety of Buns: Serve the sloppy joes on a variety of buns, such as hamburger buns, hot dog buns, or slider buns.
  • Add Your Favorite Toppings: Top the sloppy joes with your favorite toppings, such as cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, or pickles.

Conclusion:

Nan's Sloppy Joes are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that the whole family will love. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a classic dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. So next time you're looking for a quick and satisfying meal, give Nan's Sloppy Joes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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