The Best Sloppy Joe Recipe
A while back I got a serious hankerin’ for some good ol’ Sloppy Joe.
Sloppy Joes are just one of those things you remember from childhood that you sometimes just get a fair hankin’ for. You know what I mean?
So, I looked online, experimented a bit – quite a bit! – and eventually found this recipe. Boy, I am glad I did. Everyone in the family loved them and this is pretty much the only Sloppy Joe recipe I make now.
It tastes just like I remember Sloppy Joes from my childhood – only better!
Photo by Mark
Mom’s Sloppy Joe from Crockett’s Public House
My Mom’s recipe for Sloppy Joe had one instruction – Open a can of Manwich. There’s nothing wrong with that. Manwich still makes a pretty tasty Sloppy Joe. But I wanted a little something more. So I took a chance on another Mom’s Recipe instead.
This recipe, Mom’s Sloppy Joe, comes from Shaun Brobak and Brian Johnston at Crockett’s Public House in Puyallup, WA by way of Diner’s Drive-in’s and Dives and the Food Network Website.
The recipe has quite a few ingredients – but all of them are common and easy to find. I already had about half of them in the fridge and pantry. You probably will, too. Prep takes a little time, but it, too, is easy. Just chopping, slicing and measuring, mainly.
The completed sandwich is absolutely amazing. It has the perfect Sloppy Joe taste that you remember – but better.
The only problem with the recipe is that it doesn’t make very much. About enough for 4 good sandwiches. I like to double the recipe when I make it now for dinner – And, like all Sloppy Joes, it tastes better the next day. I quadruple it for parties.
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Sloppy Joe
The origins of Sloppy Joes are a bit unclear, but it is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 20th century. It’s often associated with the 1930s and is said to have been served in the cafeteria of a Sioux City, Iowa, cook named Joe. Joe sold the regional favorite “loose meat sandwiches” made with his own recipe, which eventually were called Sloppy Joes. The term “sloppy” probably refers to the messy and saucy nature of the sandwich, as the filling tends to spill out of the bun when eaten.
Sloppy Joes are a classic comfort food in the United States, often served at picnics, barbecues and casual family dinners. They are enjoyed for their bold flavors and the messy eating experience they offer. You can find variations of Sloppy Joes in different regions, with some recipes incorporating additional ingredients like mustard, hot sauce or even beans. It’s a versatile and satisfying dish that continues to be a beloved part of American cuisine.
Mom's Sloppy Joe Recipe
A while back I got a serious hankerin' for some good ol' Sloppy Joe. Sloppy Joes are just one of those things you remember from childhood that you sometimes just get a fair hankin' for. You know what I mean? So, I looked online, experimented a bit - quite a bit! - and eventually found this recipe. Boy, I am glad I did. Everyone in the family loved them and this is pretty much the only Sloppy Joe recipe I make now. It's just like my memories of childhood Sloppy Joes - only better.
Equipment
- Thick Bottomed Saucepan
Ingredients
- 1/8 cup Canola Oil
- 8 ounces + 2 ounces Red Onion diced into 1/2-inch pieces, divided
- 6 ounces Red Bell Pepper seeded and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 Jalapeño Pepper seeded and minced, divided
- 8 ounces Ground Beef
- 8 ounces Ground Pork
- 1 tablespoon minced Garlic
- 3/4 cup Tomato Sauce
- 3 ounces Tomato Paste
- 1/8 cup Red Wine Vinegar
- 1/8 cup Dry Red Wine
- 1/8 cup Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons packed Brown Sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon Paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon Kosher Salt
- 1/2 tablespoon freshly ground Black Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Dry Mustard
- Dill Pickle Chips to serve
- Sesame Burger Buns toasted, for serving
Instructions
- Place a thick bottomed saucepan, on the stove.
- Add oil, 8 ounces red onions, bell peppers and 1/2 of the jalapeño pepper.
- Cook over medium heat until softened.
- Add ground beef and pork. Cook through, breaking the meat into small chunks with a spoon as it browns.
- Add garlic. Cook for 5 more minutes. Drain any excess fat as necessary.
- Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, vinegar, wine, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, cayenne, cumin and mustard. Stir to mix well.
- Reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 30 minutes.
- Serve on toasted sesame buns. Top with remaining 1/2 minced jalapeño, 2 ounces minced onion and 2 pickle chips per sandwich.
Notes
NOTE - The description on Crockett's Menu says the Sloppy Joe is topped with crisp fried onions. The recipe does not call for them and I didn't see the menu until afterward. It was quite fine without them and, to tell you the truth, I hate the skinny little things anyway. Maybe you will like it better with them - but it is fine without. I added minced jalapeños and onions and pickle chips. Your call.
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Recipe is adapted from Crockett’s Public House and the Food Network Website. Information about Crockett’s Public House, Shaun Brobak and Brian Johnston from crockettspublichouse.com. Photo is by Mark and is released for sharing or using under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) License. Additional Information Courtesy of Wikipedia and is used by permission.
