Sloppy Joe
This classic Sloppy Joe recipe is my nostalgic take on an American comfort food favorite. Made with tender ground beef, bold seasonings, and a rich tangy-sweet sauce, it’s the perfect throwback meal served on toasted brioche buns with pickles.
Ingredients
Marinade:
- 2 lbs ground beef, preferably beef tenderloin
- ½ Tbsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp garlic, chopped
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup avocado oil, or any neutral cooking oil
- 1 whole onion, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, minced
- 1 whole red bell pepper, minced
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp red chili flakes
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 2 Tbsp mushroom powder
- 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- ½ cup beef broth
- 8 hamburger buns, preferably brioche buns, lightly toasted
Instructions
- Mix marinade ingredients together and set aside.
- In a large skillet, on medium high heat, add oil and onions, celery, bell peppers, a pinch of salt and sauté for 3 minutes.
- Add ground beef and the aromatics.
- Mix the aromatics into the beef, then add the rest of the ingredients. Mix everything together and “stab” beef with spatula to break up meat into pieces.
- Add beef broth and bring it to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a low. Let it simmer for 30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes so the beef doesn’t stick to the pan.
- Stuff buns with sloppy joe mix and serve with shredded cabbage.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1074mg | Potassium: 486mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 212IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 4mg