Grandmas Sloppy Joes Recipes

GRANDMA'S SLOPPY JOES FROM SCRATCH

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef- about 5 minutes & breaking it up as it cooks.
• Stir in the onions, and season the mixture with salt & pepper- to taste.
• Continue cooking the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the onions have softened and begun to caramelize- about another 5-7 minutes.
• Add the remaining ingredients to the skillet, stirring them in until evenly combined.
• Bring the sauce to a simmer, the reduce the heat to maintain a slow simmer. Cook the mixture like that for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
• When the sloppy joe mix has thickened, remove the skillet from heat
• Scoop the filling onto fluffy buns, or on slices of toast and serve as sandwiches.

EMILY'S FAMOUS SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes. Add the onion and red bell pepper; saute for 5 more minutes, or until onion is tender. Drain the fat.
• Mix in tomato paste and water, stirring until paste is dissolved. Stir in garlic, chili powder, paprika, cumin, vinegar, brown sugar, oregano, salt and pepper. Continue to heat for 5 to 10 minutes, or until mixture is thick and stewy.

GRANDMAS SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Brown hamburger and onion.
• Drain out grease.
• Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer 15-20 minutes with lid.

GRANDMA'S BEST-EVER SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Brown hamburger and onion, drain. Combine brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, tomato juice, ketchup and water--pour over browned hamburger. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium low heat. While simmering, add small amounts of quick cooking oatmeal to hamburger mixture to thicken up sauce--sprinkle slowly in parts. Serve over buns.

GRANDMA'S SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the ground beef, onion, and green pepper. Cook until beef is browned, and drain off excess grease. Stir in the brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup and mustard, and season with cloves and salt. Simmer for 30 minutes on low. Serve on hamburger buns.

FAMILY-PLEASING SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink, breaking up turkey into crumbles; drain if necessary. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in sugar, flour and pepper until blended., Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and barbecue sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Spoon meat mixture onto bun bottoms; replace tops. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

CHEF JOHN'S SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Combine the ground beef and onion in a cold skillet, place the skillet onto a stove burner, and turn the heat to medium; cook and stir until the beef is crumbly and browned. Stir the garlic and bell pepper into the beef mixture; continue cooking and stirring until the vegetables are tender, 2 to 3 more minutes. Add 1 cup of water. Mix in ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Pour in 1 more cup of water. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook until the mixture becomes very thick, 30 to 45 minutes. Adjust salt and pepper as needed. Season with cayenne.

GRANDMA'S SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the ketchup, relish and brown sugar; mix well. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until heated through. Spoon onto buns.

GRANDMA'S SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• In a skillet, saute the onion, green pepper and ground beef until beef is browned. Drain any liquid or grease off.
• Add brown sugar and chili sauce and mix well.
• Add tomato paste, then fill the can halfway with water (about 3 ounces) and stir into mixture.
• Simmer on low heat until hot and bubbly. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve on buns or homemade bread with your choice of condiments. We like to melt cheese on top!

GRANDMA LARSON'S SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• In large pan, brown and drain beef.
• Add onion, green peppers and garlic.
• Saute 3 - 4 minutes.
• Add chili sauce, soup, mustard, worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt and pepper.
• Mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Stir occasionally.
• Can make ahead. Freezes well.

GRANDMA'S SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• 1. Brown the ground beef and onion in a large deep skillet. Drain the grease from the skillet as well as possible.
• 2. Add all the remaining ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes. Serve hot on warm hamburger buns.