Sloppy Joe Sandwich

If you are an American, then you are no stranger to the “Joe.” Sloppy Joe’s are on every menu in every public school in the U.S. They are also a staple on the dinner tables of busy families.

I LOVE a good sloppy joe, and I guess you could say that I LOVE a not-so-good Sloppy Joe as well. I am not picky, but I know the difference between the two.

When I first lived by myself and money was tight, I would buy ground beef in bulk, a couple of cans of that sloppy joe sauce, and a loaf of Wonder Bread, and I had dinner for the week.
Hard times called for fast solutions.

Once I was established in life and eating less Raman and more vegetables, I never forgot my friend, Sloppy Joe.

I have worked years to perfect the best Sloppy Joe Sandwich, and I believe I have accomplished this task.

My Sloppy Joe Sandwich is less sweet than the canned sauce. It is savory with the right amount of sweetness. It holds together, which kind of defeats the “sloppy” purpose but makes a hell of an adult meal.

So, the next time you are looking for a quick meal for the family, or just for yourself, look no further, I got you!
My Sloppy Joe Sandwich is perfect anytime, not just in the lean times. Enjoy!

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Sloppy Joe's

My Sloppy Joe Sandwich is less sweet than the canned sauce. It is savory with the right amount of sweetness. It holds together, which kind of defeats the "sloppy" purpose but makes a hell of an adult meal.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword dougbakes.com, Sloppy Joe

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Author Doug Bakes Staff

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped fine
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 cup tomato puree
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup ice water
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 4 hamburger buns

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. 

2. Add onion and salt and stir until coated with oil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, about 10 minutes (if onion begins to burn after 5 minutes, reduce heat to low).

3. Add garlic and chili powder and cook, uncovered, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. 

4. Add beef and cook, breaking up meat with wooden spoon, until just pink, about 3 minutes.

5. Add 1/4 teaspoon pepper, brown sugar, tomato puree, ketchup, water, and hot sauce. Simmer until Sloppy Joe sauce is slightly thicker than ketchup, 8 to 10 minutes. Adjust seasonings. Spoon meat mixture onto hamburger buns and serve. Enjoy!