Sloppyjoemix Recipes

THE BEST SLOPPY JOES

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.

SLOPPY JOE SEASONING MIX

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a small bowl until well blended.
• Spoon mixture onto a 6-inch square of aluminum foil and fold to make airtight.
• Label as Sloppy Joe Seasoning Mix.
• Store in a cool, dry place and use within 6 months.
• Makes 1 package (about 3 T) of mix.
• Sloppy Joes: Brown 1 lb lean ground beef in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
• Drain excess grease.
• Add seasoning mix, 1/2 cup water, 1 (8 oz) can of tomato sauce and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve over toasted hamburger buns.

HOMEMADE SLOPPY JOES

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.