Best 8 Spicy Beef Sloppy Joes Recipes

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Feast your taste buds on a culinary journey with our tantalizing collection of Spicy Beef Sloppy Joes recipes! From classic favorites to unique twists, this article offers a delectable array of sloppy Joe variations that are sure to satisfy every palate. Indulge in the hearty goodness of our traditional recipe, featuring ground beef simmered in a savory blend of spices, tangy tomato sauce, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce, all nestled in soft and fluffy hamburger buns.

Kick up the heat with our Spicy Sloppy Joes, where a generous helping of chili powder, cayenne pepper, and jalapeños bring a fiery kick to the classic recipe. For a smoky and robust flavor, try our BBQ Sloppy Joes, which combine the smoky sweetness of barbecue sauce with the tangy zest of apple cider vinegar. If you prefer a vegetarian option, our Veggie Sloppy Joes are a delightful symphony of flavors, featuring a medley of lentils, black beans, and a vibrant mix of vegetables, all simmered in a flavorful tomato-based sauce.

For a taste of the Orient, our Asian Sloppy Joes infuse the classic dish with the bold and aromatic flavors of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. And for those who love a cheesy indulgence, our Cheesy Sloppy Joes are a gooey delight, topped with a generous helping of melted cheese that adds a creamy richness to the savory filling. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to deliver a unique and unforgettable sloppy Joe experience, ensuring that you'll find the perfect recipe to suit your taste preferences. So, prepare to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a flavor-filled adventure with our Spicy Beef Sloppy Joes recipes!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SLOPPY JOES



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These smoky, spicy Sloppy Joes are made completely from scratch -- no ketchup or seasoning packets -- and they make an easy weeknight dinner.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

1¼ pounds 90% lean ground beef
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for buns
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
¾ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¾ teaspoon dry mustard
1 (14-oz) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce, such as Tabasco or Frank's, or to taste
Hamburger buns

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, using your hands, mash the beef with the baking soda. Let it sit on the counter for 20 to 25 minutes to tenderize.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and set a rack in the middle position.
  • Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until bubbling. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Add the beef, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, and dry mustard and cook, breaking up meat with wooden spoon, until mostly brown, about 3 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, butter the inside of the buns and place on a baking sheet, butter side up. Toast in the oven until warmed through and lightly crispy, about 5 minutes.
  • Taste the sloppy Joe mixture and adjust seasonings. (If you like your Sloppy Joes sweet, feel free to add 1 teaspoon of brown sugar.) Spoon the mixture onto the toasted hamburger buns and serve.
  • Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The meat mixture can be frozen for up to 3 months and reheated in the microwave om on the stovetop until hot.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 sandwich, Calories 406, Fat 18 g, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sugar 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Sodium 887 mg, Cholesterol 86 mg

SWEET AND SPICY SLOPPY JOES



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These sandwiches have been the go-to meal for my son's basketball team. Turkey is a wonderful change from ground beef and really absorbs all the flavors. I have also used this for a Friday the 13th celebration at work, calling it 13-ingredient sloppy joes. -Karen Hildebrand, LaBelle, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons canola oil
3 pounds ground turkey
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 cups ketchup
2/3 cup water
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 hamburger buns, split
Optional: Coleslaw and dill pickle slices

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook turkey in batches until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 8-10 minutes per batch. Transfer meat to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. In the same skillet, cook the onion and green pepper until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic, Worcestershire and red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to slow cooker. , In a bowl, combine ketchup, water, brown sugar, mustard, salt and pepper; pour over meat. Cover and cook on low 4-5 hours or until flavors are blended. Serve on buns with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

MY FAVORITE SLOPPY JOES



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This is my go-to sloppy joe recipe. Liquid smoke is the key ingredient here.

Provided by Alissa

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Sloppy Joe Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup ketchup
¼ cup dried minced onion
3 tablespoons brown sugar, or to taste
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, or more to taste
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup beef broth
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook and stir ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until meat is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes; drain excess grease. Mix ketchup, dried onion, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoke flavoring, and garlic into beef, stirring until brown sugar has dissolved.
  • Stir beef broth into beef mixture and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until thick, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 49.6 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 743.4 mg, Sugar 16.9 g

HOT AND SPICY SLOPPY JOES



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Spicy!!!! Crock pot recipe! Yes! There is no reason you can't make these stove top. Just simmer till flavors meld and meat is tender. I also puree an optional carrot and red bell pepper for sweetness and extra nutrients for the family

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 6h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (6 ounce) can spicy vegetable juice or 6 ounces salsa
1/2 cup catsup
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons chopped canned jalapeno peppers or 2 chipotle chiles in adobo, minced
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
8 hamburger buns
1 shredded cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet cook ground beef, onion, and garlic till meat is brown and onion is tender.
  • Drain off fat.
  • Meanwhile, in a 3 1/2 or 4 quart crockery cooker combine tomato juice, catsup, water, brown sugar, jalapeno peppers, mustard, chili powder and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Stir in meat mixture.
  • Cover; cook on low heat setting for 10-12 hours or high heat setting for 3-5 hours.
  • Toast buns; spoon meat mixture over buns and sprinkle with cheese.

SPICY GARLIC BREAD SLOPPY JOES



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This recipe uses three types of fresh chile. When preparing the chiles, it's usual to remove the seeds and the membrane as that is where the most intense heat lies. Of course, if you like your food super-hot and spicy, add the seeds and the membrane too!

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded and diced small
1 Fresno chile, seeded and diced small
1 serrano chile, seeded and diced small
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup beef stock or water
3/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dry mustard
4 slices frozen garlic bread
8 slices provolone cheese
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and brown, seasoning with a pinch of salt and pepper, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain off all but a couple tablespoons of the fat.
  • Add the onion, chiles, garlic and tomato paste to the pot. Stir and cook for a minute to combine and cook the tomato paste slightly. Add the stock, ketchup, balsamic glaze, brown sugar, chili powder and mustard. Season with another pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine, cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 10 to 12 minutes to deepen the flavor.
  • Meanwhile, bake the garlic bread according to the package instructions on a sheet pan lined with foil. Remove from the oven then preheat the broiler.
  • Taste the meat mixture and adjust seasoning as needed. Divide the meat mixture over the top of the baked garlic bread. Next, top each with two slices of the provolone. Broil until the cheese has melted and browned, about 2 minutes.
  • Garnish with the chopped parsley and serve.

SLOPPY JOES



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Food Network

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 large green bell pepper, diced
1/2 large onion, diced
1 1/2 cups ketchup
5 cloves garlic, minced
Hot sauce, such as Tabasco
Worcestershire sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 kaiser rolls
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder, or more as needed
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more as needed
2 tablespoons butter, softened
Chips or salad, for serving, if desired

Steps:

  • Start by browning the ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat. Drain off the fat.
  • Add in the green peppers and onions. Stir, and then add 1 cup water, the ketchup and garlic. Stir it around to combine, and then add the brown sugar, chili powder, dry mustard, red pepper flakes, and hot sauce, Worcestershire, salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine, and then cover and simmer over medium-low heat, about 20 minutes.
  • To serve, spread the rolls with the butter and brown them on a griddle or in a skillet. Spoon a good amount of the meat mixture onto the bottom roll, and then top with the other half. Serve with chips, salad or just enjoy it by itself.

HOMEMADE SLOPPY JOES



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Despite the name of this iconic retro dish, the secret to a great sloppy joe is a thick, rich, almost dry consistency, which allows the sandwich to be eaten with your hands. Serve on hamburger buns.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Sloppy Joe Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ pounds extra lean ground beef
½ onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green pepper, diced
1 cup water
¾ cup ketchup
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 ½ teaspoons salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup water
1 pinch cayenne pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place ground beef and onion in a large skillet. Turn heat to medium and cook and stir the mixture constantly until the beef is browned and forms small crumbles, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic and green bell pepper; cook and stir until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1 cup water and stir, scraping the pan to dissolve any brown flavor bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  • Mix in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Add 1 more cup water and return mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated and the mixture is thick, about 40 minutes.
  • Season with salt , black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 68.5 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1001.5 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

SPICY BEEF SLOPPY JOES



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These delicious sloppy joes will make a mess on your face, not in your slow cooker!

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 4h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds lean ground beef
2 (16 ounce) jars salsa
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 ½ cups shredded carrots
1 ½ cups finely chopped red or green bell pepper
⅓ cup tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
6 kaiser rolls, split and toasted
1 Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until brown, stirring to break meat in pieces. Drain fat.
  • Line a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with a Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner. Open slow cooker liner and place it inside a slow cooker bowl. Fit liner snugly against the bottom and sides of bowl; pull top of liner over rim of bowl.
  • Combine beef and remaining ingredients (excluding kaiser rolls) in the slow cooker.
  • Cover; cook on high-heat setting 4 to 5 hours or low-heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  • Carefully remove lid to allow steam to escape. Serve sloppy joes right out of your slow cooker, spooning meat onto each kaiser roll. Do not lift or transport liner with food inside. Cool slow cooker completely, spoon out any excess liquid, remove liner and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40.6 g, Cholesterol 105.4 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 38.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 1538.6 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a good quality ground beef. Look for beef that is at least 80% lean.
  • Don't be afraid to add some heat to your Sloppy Joes. A little bit of chili powder or cayenne pepper can go a long way.
  • If you like a sweeter Sloppy Joe, add a tablespoon or two of brown sugar or molasses.
  • For a tangy Sloppy Joe, add a tablespoon or two of vinegar or lemon juice.
  • Serve Sloppy Joes on a toasted bun with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onions.

Conclusion:

Sloppy Joes are a classic American comfort food that is easy to make and always a hit with the family. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious meal on the table that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give Sloppy Joes a try.

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