Blue Ribbon Sloppy Joes Recipes

SLOPPY JOE MIX

Steps:

• 1. In a large skillet, over medium heat, begin browning ground beef. When half way through add garlic, diced veggies, and seasonings through the ground mustard. Saute until the beef is completely browned and veggies are opaque.
• 2. Add the remaining ingredients breaking up the stewed tomatoes into smaller bite-sized pieces; combine well.
• 3. Simmer the sloppy joe mixture for 30-40 minutes on low heat to marry flavors together. Or, transfer this mixture into a Crock Pot and slow cook on low for 1-2 hours.
• 4. Serve on burger buns with pickle slices and American cheese slices.

SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Start by browning the ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat. Drain off the fat.
• Add in the green peppers and onions. Stir, and then add 1 cup water, the ketchup and garlic. Stir it around to combine, and then add the brown sugar, chili powder, dry mustard, red pepper flakes, and hot sauce, Worcestershire, salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine, and then cover and simmer over medium-low heat, about 20 minutes.
• To serve, spread the rolls with the butter and brown them on a griddle or in a skillet. Spoon a good amount of the meat mixture onto the bottom roll, and then top with the other half. Serve with chips, salad or just enjoy it by itself.

BLUE RIBBON SLOPPY JOE'S

Steps:

• Brown ground chuck and onion; drain; return to skillet. Add remaining ingredients and simmer 15 minutes. Serve on toasted buns.

NANA'S SLOPPY JOE'S

Steps:

• Brown meat and vegetables in a skillet with the shortening.
• Drain off liquid.
• In a small bowl combine mustard, sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper and ketchup.
• Combine until well blended.
• Pour sauce over meat mixture and combine until all coated.
• Let simmer for 1 hour.
• Serve on onion rolls.