Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes are a classic comfort food, easy to make and perfect for a casual dinner or gathering, with customizable toppings.
Ingredients
For the filling
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 green capsicum/bell pepper, diced
- 500 g ground beef (mince) (Note 1)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (OR 1 tsp dry mustard)
- 1.5 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ cup ketchup
- 400 g crushed tomato, canned
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cube beef bouillon, crumbled (Note 2)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 5 to 6 soft rolls (Note 3)
- Cheese slices (optional)
- Other fixing options (see Note 4)
Instructions
Preparation
- Melt butter in a large pot over high heat.
- Add garlic and onion, cook for 2 minutes until the onion is almost translucent.
- Add capsicum and cook for 2 minutes until softened.
- Add beef and cook, breaking it up as you go, until it changes from red to brown.
Cooking
- Add remaining ingredients. Mix well, then turn heat down to medium low (or low for strong stoves).
- Cover and cook for 30 minutes, stirring once or twice to make sure it doesn’t catch on the base. (If in a rush, cook 15 minutes without a lid)
- Remove lid and give it a good stir for a minute. Mixture should be thick, not runny and saucy. Adjust salt to taste.
Serving
- Toast rolls. Butter if desired (I don’t).
- Pile on lots of filling, immediately top with cheese (heat should semi melt, otherwise pop under broiler/grill). Top with lid and serve immediately!
Notes
Store any leftover Sloppy Joe filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can reheat it on the stovetop or in the microwave. Experiment with different types of ground meat like turkey or chicken for a lighter version. You can make vegetarian Sloppy Joes by using lentils or chopped mushrooms instead of beef.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8g
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