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    Home » Recipes » Sandwiches

    Family Favorite Sloppy Joes

    May 3, 2020 | Heather Warburton

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    These homemade Family Favorite Sloppy Joes are a childhood classic with sweet and savory flavors. No need for a canned sauce when you can have this quick and easy homemade recipe!

    I loved sloppy joes growing up. My mom made the best, super sweet sloppy joes, and it was the simplest recipe. I now make the same sloppy joes for my family and they are a huge favorite. There are a few different versions of sloppy joe recipes in my arsenal, but these hands down are everyone's favorite. I am going to assume they are a such a big hit because they are mostly sweet with just a touch of savory.

    How to Make Family Favorite Sloppy Joes

    What You Will Need

    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 1 garlic clove, minced
    • 1 cup ketchup
    • ½ cup packed brown sugar
    • ¼ cup water
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Let's Make Sloppy Joes

    First cook the beef over medium heat until no longer pink, drain any grease if needed. Now, add your garlic and cook for a minute or two until the garlic is fragrant-have I mentioned how much I love the smell of garlic. I love it a lot!

    Now add the rest of the ingredients: ketchup, brown sugar and water. Stir it all together and simmer the mixture on low for 5 minutes.

    Finally, taste the goodness! Add some salt and pepper to your liking and spoon that tasty mixture on the bottom half of your favorite bread bun! Throw the top bun on and devour! Add some pickles if you like, but this recipe is so delicious I could just eat the meat mixture by the spoonfuls!

    Can I substitute ground turkey?

    Yes, I have done so many times! Tastes delicious!

    Should I toast my buns?

    I prefer no toasted buns so the sauce can soak into the bread. However, if you are a toasted bun fan, toast em! But don't burn em!

    Can I freeze the Sloppy Joes?

    Absolutely! Make the mixture and let it cool completely. Put the mix into a freezer safe air tight container or zip top bag and freeze. Don't forget to label! Will last in freezer 3-4 months.

    I'm a sandwich fan! If you love sandwiches too, here are some more sloppy sandwiches you might like!

    Crock Pot Pizza Joes

    Iowa Maid Rites

    Instant Pot Pulled Pork

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    Family Favorite Sloppy Joes

    These homemade Family Favorite Sloppy Joes are a childhood classic with sweet and savory flavors. No need for a canned sauce when you can have this quick and easy homemade recipe!
    Course: Main Course
    Keyword: family favorite sloppy joes
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb ground beef
    • 1 garlic clove, minced
    • 1 cup ketchup
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • ¼ cup water
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Brown the beef over medium heat until no longer pink, drain any grease if needed.
    • Add the garlic and saute a minute until fragrant.
    • Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar and water.
    • Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.
    • Taste and season with salt and pepper to your liking. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Sodium: 419mg | Calcium: 36mg | Vitamin C: 2mg | Vitamin A: 205IU | Sugar: 26g | Fiber: 1g | Potassium: 357mg | Cholesterol: 54mg | Calories: 307kcal | Trans Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Fat: 15g | Protein: 14g | Carbohydrates: 29g | Iron: 2mg
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