Description
A collection of delicious sloppy joe recipes with variations to suit different tastes and dietary preferences.
Ingredients
- Ground beef or alternative meat
- Onions and garlic
- Bell peppers
- Tomato sauce
- Seasonings and spices
- Hamburger buns or alternatives
- Optional vegetables for veggie-packed version
- Cooking oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the meat and sauté vegetables
- Add sauce and seasonings
- Simmer until thickened
- Serve on chosen buns or alternatives
Notes
- Can be made in a slow cooker: Brown meat and vegetables first, then cook on low 4-6 hours or high 2-3 hours
- Make kid-friendly by finely grating vegetables
- Great for meal prep – flavors improve next day
- Freezes well for up to 3 months
- Can use various bun alternatives like lettuce cups or mushroom caps
- Adjust sweetness by starting with half recommended sugar
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop or Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: sloppy joes, sandwich, ground beef, meal prep, kid-friendly, adaptable recipe
