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Sloppy Joes

November 15, 2011 by Holly | 31 Comments

 
 
   As a kid, I was not a fan of sloppy joes. My Mom didnt make them that often, but when she did, I was not a happy camper. I remember my Grandma Jennings making them as well, but she called them ‘Mormon Burgers’. I have no clue why, but she did. I also refused to eat hers.
 
   Now as an adult, I LOVE them! And this is the recipe that changed it all for me. It comes from my favorite cookbook I talk about all the time, The Food Nanny by Liz Edmunds. I love how simple and totally delicious these things are. This is another dinner Kelsey asks me to make from time to time. She loves them just as much as I do.
 
Sloppy Joes
2014-05-26 09:52:19
Serves 6
These Sloppy Joes are a family favorite. The beef mixture is packed with flavor!
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Ingredients
  1. 1 Tablespoon Butter
  2. 1/4 cup chopped Onion
  3. 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
  4. 1 cup Ketchup
  5. 1/4 cup Water
  6. 1/4 cup packed Brown Sugar
  7. 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  8. 1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
  9. 2 teaspoons Chili Powder
  10. 1 teaspoon Salt
  11. 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  12. 6 Hamburger Buns
Instructions
  1. Melt the 1 Tablespoon of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the ground beef and onion and cook until meat is no longer pink. Drain grease.
  2. Add the ketchup, water, brown sugar, worcestershire sauce, vinegar, chili powder, salt and pepper. Stir well and let simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
  3. Butter the hamburger buns, if desired, and toast them under the broiler. Watch closely so they dont burn. Spoon meat mixture onto the bottom halves and cover with tops. Serve immediately. Serves 6.
Notes
  1. Freezer Instructions: Cook meat mixture according to instructions above. Let cool. Place in a freezer-safe container and freeze up to 2 months.
  2. To reheat: Place container in fridge to let mixture safely thaw up to 24 hours. Place meat mixture in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until thoroughly heated.
By Holly
Life In The Lofthouse https://life-in-the-lofthouse.com/
 
 
 
 
 
 

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  1. Yummy Mummy says

    November 15, 2011 at 3:51 am

    Hi Holly! I don’t know what it is, but Sloppy Joes are just SO good! You are so good at comfort food.

    Reply
  2. Jennifer says

    November 15, 2011 at 11:47 am

    Sounds good. We love Sloppy Joes here too. My recipe is different though. I might just have to make mine in the next week and post it ’cause I don’t think I ever have. And then I might just have to give your recipe a try and compare. I love comfort food!
    Jennifer

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  3. Aimee says

    November 15, 2011 at 12:11 pm

    Sounds good. I love sloppy joes!

    Reply
  4. Wanna Be A Country Cleaver says

    November 15, 2011 at 2:35 pm

    I haven’t had sloppy joes in years!! I’d so much rather make them from scratch like these. Something sloppy never looked so delicious! haha ~Megan

    Reply
  5. Mandy says

    November 15, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    I love these. I like to put a slice of Kraft singles cheese on mine and Lance likes sliced cheese with Tabasco. I should make these soon. Thanks!

    Reply
  6. yummychunklet says

    November 15, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    I like making kid throwback recipes like this. Great post!

    Reply
  7. Aarthi says

    November 15, 2011 at 4:35 pm

    WOW…Awesome recipe…Make me drool here..

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    http://yummytummy-aarthi.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  8. Cassie/Bake Your Day says

    November 15, 2011 at 8:32 pm

    Goodness, I have always been a fan of sloppy joes! I haven’t had one in so long though, I need to add this to my meal plan and soon!

    Reply
  9. Lizzy says

    November 16, 2011 at 12:23 pm

    I was ho-hum about them as a child, too…but it was probably because they were always made with a can of “sauce.” I have a feeling, I’d love your version!!!

    Reply
  10. Carolinaheartstrings says

    November 16, 2011 at 11:59 pm

    This recipe looks delicious. I could become a fan too.

    Reply
  11. Les rêves d'une boulangère (Brittany) says

    November 17, 2011 at 7:02 am

    I’ve heard so much about sloppy joes…and NEVER knew what they were or what they looked like (I’m not American). I always thought they sounded gross…but these look yummy! I love mince that’s why I guess.

    Reply
  12. Jocelyn says

    November 22, 2011 at 5:27 am

    Sloppy joes are the perfect comfort food!!! These sound like the ones mom used to make…but all I could remember was ketchup and brown sugar. Thank you so much for the awesome recipe!!!

    Reply
  13. Anonymous says

    April 9, 2012 at 11:56 pm

    Came across your blog today and found a bunch of recipes I want to try now! So tonight I tried the Sloppy Joe. It was super easy, and really good. I did add about 1/4 – 1/2 cup finely diced mushrooms and 1/4 – 1/2 cup finely diced green peppers just to sneak in some more veggies, as well as 1 tsp of diced garlic. The only thing was it was a little runny, so next time I would maybe try adding only 1/4 cup water. But the flavor was great, and it was super easy so it will definitely be going on my list of repeat meals. Thanks for sharing, and I look forward to trying more of your recipes!

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  14. Liselle says

    May 18, 2012 at 1:11 am

    This is amazing!!! So perfect for sloppy joes. Gives it a bbqish taste. Thanks so much for the recipe! I think ill actually make homemade bbq sauce from now on and use this as the recipe 😀

    Reply
  15. Dana DeVolk says

    September 24, 2012 at 1:11 am

    My mom made these for me a lot growing up, she made hers from scratch too and I loved them every time!!! Will have to try this twist on the classic, Thanks!

    This Silly Girl’s Life

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  16. Jennifer says

    June 24, 2013 at 11:37 pm

    I’m not big on sloppy joes, but these were great!! Tons of flavor. We ate them with King’s Hawaiian hamburger buns.

    Reply
  17. Cheryl says

    December 28, 2014 at 7:41 am

    Could meatless substitutes also work instead of beef? My son is a vegetarian.

    Reply
  18. Amy says

    January 10, 2016 at 10:14 am

    Yum! Making these for dinner tonight! :)) I lost my go to recipe that I use lots so when I saw this one I bookmarked it. I’ve made a ton of your recipes & never once been disappointed! I’m a fan for life – lol!

    Reply
    • Holly says

      January 10, 2016 at 10:40 am

      Aww thanks SO much, Amy! I hope you love this recipe. It is our favorite!! 🙂

      Reply
  19. Kristin says

    September 11, 2016 at 7:58 am

    My family loves these sloppy joes! Can this recipe be doubled or tripled for large groups? Also, can it be made in the crock pot?

    Reply
    • Holly says

      September 12, 2016 at 10:05 am

      Hi Kristin! This recipe doubles and triples easily. Yes, I would imagine it could be made in the crock pot. I would brown the ground beef first, then add all the ingredients to the crock pot as well. Set on low or warm for up to 6 – 8 hours. 🙂

      Reply
  20. Sheena says

    January 23, 2017 at 10:34 am

    I haven’t had sloppy joes in years because my husband does not like them, he has a thing about sweet beef. But my daughter just asked me the other day why we never have had sloppy joes (she saw them at lunch at school). Your recipe has me drooling. I think I’m just going to have to make these for me and my daughter, and make everyone else eat left-overs. haha

    Reply

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