Beef Sloppy Joe
Cowbridge Kitchen
About This Recipe
This recipe is great if you are looking to make something a little different with your minced beef. It can be used as an alternative to a bolognese and be served with pasta or as it is intended as a loose meat sandwich filling.
The origins of the Sloppy Joe are not clear , but is thought to have been developed during the depression as a way of making meat stretch further. The Americans certainly know a thing or two about fast food , and this recipe is no exception.
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The Sloppy Joe, a beloved American sandwich, has a history that's as messy as its name suggests.
Its origins can be traced back to the early 20th century, with various claims about where it first came to life. One popular theory points to a bar in Sioux City, Iowa, where a cook named Joe created a loose meat sandwich by mixing ground beef with tomato sauce and serving it on a bun. This creation quickly gained popularity, leading to the name "Sloppy Joe."
Another contender for the sandwich's origin is a Cuban dish called "ropa vieja," which features shredded beef in a tomato-based sauce, suggesting that the Sloppy Joe may have roots in immigrant cuisine.
Over the decades, the Sloppy Joe has evolved, with countless variations popping up across the country, from the classic diner version to gourmet takes featuring unique ingredients.
Today, it remains a staple at backyard barbecues and casual gatherings, celebrated for its hearty, comforting nature and the sheer joy of digging into a deliciously messy meal.
10 mins Prep.
40 min Cooking.
Time
(Not including the bun)
Calories: 344
Protein: 27g
Fat: 17g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 17g
Nutrition
Servings
Difficulty
This recipe is great to keep warm or hold in a slow cooker, then you can tuck in whenever you want.
As a BBQ dish this is perfect, you can pre-cook it and then keep it warm on the BBQ
Cost to make:
£6.66/ $8.43(Est.)
Equipment:
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Beef Sloppy Joe Sandwich
The Sloppy Joe is an American loose meat sandwich, also called a Tavern Sandwich. The beef is usually cooked in a Sweet ketchup based sauce.
Sloppy Joes were given many different names, Toasted Deviled Hamburgers, Chopped Meat Sandwiches, Spanish Hamburgers, Hamburg a la Creole, Beef Mironton and Minced Beef Spanish Style.
This Sloppy Joe recipe is a great idea if you are looking for a change from a standard beef burger.
Cuisine:USA
ingredients
Olive Oil
1 Diced Onion
1 Teaspoon of Lazy Garlic
1/2 Tablespoon of Chilli Powder
350 ml Ketchup
100 ml Water
1/2 Tablespoon English Mustard
1 Tablespoon Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Soft Brown Sugar
4 Seeded Burger Buns
Cooking Instructions
- Add a splash of Olive Oil to a deep frying pan , then fry off the diced onion and Garlic for a few minutes, until soft.
- Next you can add the Minced Beef to the pan and chop it into the onions for a few minutes until well combined. Cook until the meat is brown.
- In a separate bowl , mix together the Ketchup , Water , Vinegar , Chilli Powder , Mustard & Brown Sugar. Mix together with a fork.
- When the meat is fully cooked , add the sauce to the pan and mix together.
- Continue cooking for 15 - 20 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.
- The Longer you let this simmer the thicker the sauce will be.
Once the Sloppy-Joe is cooked you can keep it warm in a Slow-Cooker so that you can come back for more later.
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