A Different Kind Of Sloppy Joe Food

DIFFERENT SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Brown hamburger, then drain.
• Stir in flour and soup mix.
• Add water and pickle juice.
• Simmer until mixture thickens.
• Remove from heat and serve with dill pickles on small buns.

JEFF'S SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, green bell pepper, celery and oregano. Saute for 5 minutes, or until onion is tender. Transfer this mixture to a plate and reserve for later.
• In the same skillet over medium high heat, combine the ground beef and sausage and saute for 10 minutes, or until well browned. Add reserved onion mixture, chili sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

PHILLY CHEESESTEAK SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Split buns and lay them cut side up on a large baking tray (15x21). Lightly brush the cut sides with softened butter or mayonnaise (optional for crispier/more flavorful buns). Bake for 5 minutes to toast the buns. Meanwhile you can continue with the recipe:
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, onions and bell peppers and cook until beef is browned and onions are softened, about 7 minutes. Add garlic, and sauté 30 seconds.
• In a liquid measuring cup (or small bowl), whisk the beef broth, cornstarch and beef bouillon together until smooth. Add to the meat mixture followed by the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon and all seasonings.
• Gently simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has been absorbed, but the mixture is still a little saucy, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the sharp cheddar cheese until melted. Taste and season with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes to taste (I like more salt). Keep in mind the flavors will be diluted with the cheese and buns.
• Divide mixture between the bottom toasted buns and top each with a slice of provolone cheese. Bake (leaving both top and bottoms cut side up) at 400 degrees F for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is completely melted. Top the sandwiches and serve immediately.

VEGETARIAN SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together the slaw ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add in the peppers and onions. Cook for 3-4 minutes until starting to soften.
• Add in the garlic and spices. Cook another 30 seconds until fragrant.
• Add in the tomato paste, tomato sauce, agave, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well then stir in the lentils. Simmer for 5 minutes.
• To serve, divide the sloppy joe mixture between the buns and top with slaw.

SLOPPY JOES II

Steps:

• In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and green pepper; drain off liquids.
• Stir in the garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, and brown sugar; mix thoroughly. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

HOMEMADE SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium, heat. Add the onion, garlic, and green pepper and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant. Then add the hamburger and cook until it'sno longer pink.
• In a small bowl combine the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, pepper and smoked paprika. Pour over the hamburger and stir to combine. Then add the cheese and stir.
• Serve immediately. You can toast the hamburger buns or just add the sloppy joes to the bread.

KOREAN BBQ SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Heat the vegetable oil (1 tablespoon) in a large skillet. Add the white and light green parts of the green onions, as well as the diced red bell pepper. Sauté until softened and starting to brown.
• Add the ground beef (1 pound.) to the skillet and cook/brown completely, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as you go.
• Add the Korean BBQ sauce (1/2 cup) to the skillet. Stir together and bring to a simmer on low, simmering for 5 minutes or so uncovered until sauce has thickened. Stir in the dark green onions parts.
• Divide the beef mixture into the hamburger buns (4), garnish with more dark green onion parts if you have them, and sprinkle with sesame seeds if using. Serve.