Easy Sloppy Joe Recipe
This easy sloppy joe recipe is a super easy sloppy joe recipe that is kid-friendly. Skip the canned sloppy joe mix and make this easy and satisfying recipe today. Pile on buns, serve with french fries or salty chips, and enjoy!
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Easy Sloppy Joe
Sloppy Joes are such a classic recipe I think we all probably ate a time or two growing up. It is a quick and easy busy weeknight meal you can honestly throw together in no time.
How to Make
Step 1: Start by browning your ground beef in a skillet. You will want to cook all the way through until no longer pink.
Step 2: Drain off the excess grease, and then add in your ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and spices. Simmer for 5 minutes and then spoon up and pile on hamburger buns.
Can I Use Ground Turkey Instead
Go right ahead and use a ground turkey to replace the ground beef. You could even use ground pork or even ground chicken.
This is such a versatile and easy sloppy joe recipe that you can swap with whatever meat you prefer or have on hand.
What to Serve With Sloppy Joes
- Crisp vegetables – carrots, celery sticks, cucumber slices, etc
- Salty Chips
- French Fries or Tots
- Potato Wedges
- Coleslaw
- Cucumber And Onions
- Etc
There are so many things you can pair with your sloppy joes!
How to Store Leftover Sloppy Joes
Go right ahead and store your leftover sloppy joes in the ridge in an airtight container. This will store for around three days in the fridge.
If you want you can freeze leftovers as well. Just place in a freezer container. It can expand a bit as it freezes. Then thaw in the fridge the night before you want to eat. Reheat in microwave or stovetop.
Does This Recipe Double Well
You just need to ensure you have a large enough pan, and then you can double or even triple this recipe. It is so easy to make and it will double well.
A great potluck dinner, birthday party meal that is affordable, and more. Try this recipe and let me know what you think.
Is There Another Name For Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes are known by a few different names. Slush burgers, tavern sandwich, spoon burgers, or Manwich burgers. Or you might even know them by a different name.
Regardless this sandwich is quick and easy and so delicious. Plus it is easy to prep and great to be made ahead of time.
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Easy Sloppy Joe Recipe
This easy sloppy joes recipe is a homemade sloppy joe recipe that is kid-friendly. Skip the canned sloppy joe mix and make this easy and satisfying recipe today. Pile on buns, serve with french fries or salty chips, and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 LB Ground Beef
- 1/2 Cup Ketchup
- 1/8 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1/8 Cup Mustard
- 1/2 TSP Garlic Powder
- 1/4 TSP Onion Powder.
- Hamburger Buns
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown your ground beef. Cook until no longer pink. Drain the excess grease.
- Add the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, garlic powder, & onion powder.
- Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve immediately on buns.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 398Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 516mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 1gSugar: 13gProtein: 32g
I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!
