Sloppy Joes

Name: Sloppy Joes
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 500 g minced beef; 1 tsp chilli powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 150 ml ketchup; 100 ml tomato sauce; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp mustard; 6 burger buns, toasted; pickled gherkins

Time: 35 min6 servingsapprox. 530 kcal / serving (estimated)approx. 28 g protein / serving

The sloppy joe is a favourite of American school canteens and family dinners: sweet-and-sour, saucy, spiced mince piled into a soft bun, which inevitably drips. Hence the "sloppy" name.

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Method

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In a large frying pan, soften the onion and pepper in the oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, then add the garlic.
Add the mince and brown it, crumbling it, for 6-8 minutes; pour off the excess fat.
Stir in the spices, then the ketchup, tomato sauce, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar and mustard.
Simmer uncovered over low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened but still saucy.
Taste and adjust with salt, vinegar or sugar.
Pile onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns, add a few gherkin slices and put the tops on.

Source: Wikibooks Cookbook – Sloppy Joes (CC BY-SA 4.0), adapted and translated. This page is also licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Tips

Brown the meat well: the fond gives a lot of flavour.
The sauce should be thick but not dry; if too thick, thin it with a little water.
The meat can be made ahead, keeps for 4 days in the fridge and freezes.
It can also be made with turkey, lentils or mushrooms.

Frequently asked questions

Why "sloppy"?

Because the filling is saucy and spills out of the bun as you eat; you can eat it by hand or with a fork.

Is there a vegetarian version?

Yes, with brown lentils or chopped mushrooms and walnuts.

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