Mohamed Shili This delicious and easy recipe by Paula Deen is perfect for a quick, hearty meal that the whole family will love. These sloppy joes are rich, saucy, and packed with flavor, made with simple ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen. Serve on soft buns for the ultimate comfort food experience that’s ready in minutes!
Recipe Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 small finely chopped onion
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 dash Paula Deen Hot Sauce
- to taste kosher salt
- to taste black pepper
- 4 split soft sandwich buns
How To Make Sloppy Joes Recipe?
- Cook the beef: Heat a large skillet (preferably high-sided) over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook while stirring, breaking it up with the back of a wooden spoon until crumbly.
- Add onion and garlic: Once the beef has rendered some fat, toss in the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until the beef is no longer pink and the onion becomes tender, about 5 minutes.
- Mix the sauce: Stir in the ketchup, water, light brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Season generously with kosher salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Simmer the mixture: Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine and thicken slightly.
- Assemble and serve: Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the split sandwich buns. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Recipe Tips:
- Break up the beef well: Use a wooden spoon to crumble the beef thoroughly as it cooks. Smaller pieces will soak up the sauce better, making each bite flavorful.
- Use fresh garlic and onion: Freshly minced garlic and finely chopped onion bring out the best flavor, so avoid using pre-chopped or dried substitutes if possible.
- Simmer for flavor: Don’t skip the 5-minute simmering step after adding the sauce ingredients. This allows the flavors to blend perfectly and thicken the mixture.
- Toast the buns lightly: For extra texture and flavor, lightly toast the sandwich buns before adding the sloppy joe mixture. It helps keep the buns from getting soggy too!
- Adjust seasoning to taste: Always taste the mixture before serving. You can add more hot sauce for spice, or a pinch of sugar if you prefer a sweeter profile.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: First, let the leftover Sloppy Joes cool to room temperature. Then transfer the mixture to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Allow the Sloppy Joes mixture to cool completely before placing it in a freezer-safe container or bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw, move the container to the refrigerator overnight.
- Reheat: Place the Sloppy Joe mixture in a skillet over medium heat. Stir occasionally and heat for 5-7 minutes until evenly warmed through. Add a splash of water if the mixture seems too thick.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sodium: 850mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 40g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 10g
- Protein: 20g
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Paula Deen Sloppy Joes
Description
This delicious and easy recipe by Paula Deen is perfect for a quick, hearty meal that the whole family will love. These sloppy joes are rich, saucy, and packed with flavor, made with simple ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen. Serve on soft buns for the ultimate comfort food experience that’s ready in minutes!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cook the beef: Heat a large skillet (preferably high-sided) over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook while stirring, breaking it up with the back of a wooden spoon until crumbly.
- Add onion and garlic: Once the beef has rendered some fat, toss in the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until the beef is no longer pink and the onion becomes tender, about 5 minutes.
- Mix the sauce: Stir in the ketchup, water, light brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Season generously with kosher salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Simmer the mixture: Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine and thicken slightly.
- Assemble and serve: Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the split sandwich buns. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Break up the beef well: Use a wooden spoon to crumble the beef thoroughly as it cooks. Smaller pieces will soak up the sauce better, making each bite flavorful.
- Use fresh garlic and onion: Freshly minced garlic and finely chopped onion bring out the best flavor, so avoid using pre-chopped or dried substitutes if possible.
- Simmer for flavor: Don’t skip the 5-minute simmering step after adding the sauce ingredients. This allows the flavors to blend perfectly and thicken the mixture.
- Toast the buns lightly: For extra texture and flavor, lightly toast the sandwich buns before adding the sloppy joe mixture. It helps keep the buns from getting soggy too!
- Adjust seasoning to taste: Always taste the mixture before serving. You can add more hot sauce for spice, or a pinch of sugar if you prefer a sweeter profile.
Paula Deen Sloppy Joes
