Pioneer Woman Italian Sloppy Joes Recipe

This Pioneer Woman Italian Sloppy Joes recipe is a rich and savory recipe, which is made with ground beef and a hearty tomato sauce. It’s the perfect crowd-pleasing meal, ready in about 2 hours.

Pioneer Woman Italian Sloppy Joes Ingredients

• 5 lb. Ground Beef
• 3 Tbsp. Olive Oil
• 2 whole Large Yellow Onions, diced
• 2 whole Green Bell Peppers, seeded and diced
• 6 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 cup White Wine (or low-sodium beef broth)
• 2 (28 ounce) cans Crushed Tomatoes
• 1 (14 oz. size) can Crushed Tomatoes
• 1 (4-ounce) can Tomato Paste
• 1 jar good store-bought marinara sauce
• 1 tsp. Ground Oregano & 1 tsp. Ground Thyme
• 4 whole Bay Leaves
• 2 Tbsp. Sugar
• 2 tsp. Kosher Salt
• 1/2 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper (optional)
• 1/4 cup Finely Minced Fresh Parsley
• 1 whole Rind from one wedge Parmesan (optional)
• Crusty rolls or buns, for serving
• Provolone cheese slices, for serving (optional)

How To Make Pioneer Woman Italian Sloppy Joes

1. Brown the Beef: In a very large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until it is fully cooked. Remove the meat from the pot with a slotted spoon and set it aside in a bowl.
2. Sauté the Vegetables: Discard any excess grease from the pot but do not wipe it clean. Drizzle in the olive oil. Add the diced onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring, for a minute and a half. Add the garlic and cook for one additional minute until fragrant.
3. Make the Sauce: Pour in the wine to deglaze the pot, letting it bubble and reduce for about 1.5 minutes while you scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
4. Simmer the Sauce: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and marinara sauce. Add the oregano, thyme, sugar, salt, bay leaves, and optional crushed red pepper. Stir everything together, then add the cooked ground beef back to the pot.
5. Let it Simmer: Place a lid on the pot, reduce the heat to low, and allow the sauce to simmer for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
6. Finish the Sauce and Serve: After an hour, stir in the minced parsley and the optional Parmesan rind. Let it simmer for another 30 minutes. Before serving, remove the bay leaves and the Parmesan rind. Serve the hot meat sauce piled high on toasted, crusty rolls, topped with a slice of provolone cheese if desired.

Recipe Tips

• How to get the most flavor? The most important steps for a deep, rich flavor are to brown the beef properly and then to deglaze the pot with wine to get all those delicious caramelized bits (the “fond”) mixed into your sauce.
• Can I make this ahead of time? Absolutely! This sauce is perfect for making ahead. The flavor is often even better the next day. It’s a great recipe to make a large batch of and freeze for future quick meals.
• Why add a Parmesan rind to the sauce? This is a classic Italian secret! As the rind simmers in the sauce, it slowly melts and releases a deep, nutty, and savory umami flavor that you can’t get from just adding grated cheese at the end.
• Do I have to use a whole jar of marinara? This is a shortcut that adds another layer of pre-developed, herby tomato flavor. If you don’t have a jar, you can substitute it with another 28-ounce can of crushed tomatoes and an extra tablespoon of Italian seasoning.

What To Serve With Italian Sloppy Joes

This is a hearty, all-in-one sandwich that is a complete meal. It is perfectly served on toasted, crusty rolls (like ciabatta or kaiser rolls) and topped with a slice of melty provolone cheese. For a full meal, serve with:

• A simple green salad with Italian vinaigrette
• Crispy potato chips or French fries
• A side of garlic bread

How To Store Italian Sloppy Joes

• Refrigerate: Store leftover meat sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It’s best to store it separately from the buns.
• Freeze: This sauce freezes beautifully. Allow it to cool completely, then transfer it to freezer-safe containers or bags. It can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Italian Sloppy Joes Nutrition Facts

• Serving: 1 serving
• Calories: 650 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Protein: 45g
• Fat: 38g
• Saturated Fat: 15g
• Sodium: 1450mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used. This is a very large recipe and serving size is an estimate.

FAQs

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Pioneer Woman Italian Sloppy Joes Recipe

Author: Hamdi Saidani Cooking Method:One-Pot Cuisine:Italian-American Courses:Dinner

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 15 minutesCook time:1 hour 45 minutesRest time: 10 minutesTotal time:2 hours 10 minutesCooking Temp:100 CServings:16 servingsEstimated Cost:25 $Calories:650 kcal Best Season:Available

Description

A rich and hearty Italian-style meat sauce, simmered with herbs and wine, perfect for serving as a sloppy joe on crusty rolls or as a sauce for pasta.

Ingredients

• 5 lb. Ground Beef
• 2 Large Yellow Onions u0026 2 Green Bell Peppers
• 6 cloves Garlic
• 1 cup White Wine
• 3 cans Crushed Tomatoes, 1 can Tomato Paste, 1 jar Marinara Sauce
• Seasonings: Oregano, Thyme, Bay Leaves, Sugar, Salt, Red Pepper.
• 1 Parmesan Rind u0026 1/4 cup fresh Parsley.

Instructions

1. In a large pot, brown the ground beef. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
2. In the same pot, sauté the onion, bell pepper, and garlic in olive oil until softened.
3. Deglaze the pot with the wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
4. Stir in all the canned tomato products and all the seasonings.
5. Return the browned beef to the pot, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
6. Stir in the fresh parsley and the optional Parmesan rind and simmer for another 30 minutes.
7. Remove the bay leaves and rind before serving hot on toasted rolls.

Notes

u003cliu003eThe most important tip for this recipe is to not skip the long simmer time; this is the secret to a rich, deeply flavorful sauce.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eDon’t be afraid to make the full, large batch! This sauce freezes perfectly and is a wonderful freezer meal to have on hand.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eThe Parmesan rind is a secret ingredient that adds a fantastic, savory depth of flavor to the sauce as it simmers.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eFor the best flavor, take the time to properly brown the beef and sauté the vegetables before adding the liquids.u003c/liu003e

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