Easy Sloppy Joe Recipe - That's Not So Sloppy!

Easy Sloppy Joe Recipe - That's Not So Sloppy!

AMERICAN·NON-VEGSource

A delicious and easy sloppy joe recipe with a tangy sauce and perfectly seasoned ground beef, not too messy but oh-so-delicious.

35m4Servings

Nutrition

826kcal
38gProtein
52gCarbs
51gFat

Ingredients

Brioche Buns
4 pieces
Bacon Slices
cut into ¼ inch pieces
0.25 lb
Onion
finely diced
2 cups
Ground Beef
80/20
1 lb
Parsley
finely chopped
¼ cup
Red Bell Pepper
cut into small dice
1 piece
Harissa Hot Sauce
3 tbsp
Tomato Sauce
1 cup
Worcestershire Sauce
1 dash
Umami Sauce
Optional
1 dash
Brown Sugar
1 tsp
Cheddar Cheese
finely shredded
1 cup

Instructions

1Cook the Base15m
Render Bacon
In a large frying pan, heat the bacon slowly to let it release its fat.
Sauté Onions
When the fat has melted, add the onion and sauté until light golden brown.
Brown Ground Beef
Add the ground beef and sauté it until you see some golden brown caramelization on the meat.
2Simmer the Sloppy Joe Mixture20m
Add Flavorings
Add the red bell pepper, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, umami sauce (if using), harissa hot sauce, and tomato sauce.
Simmer
Cover and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Finish with Parsley and Cheese
Stir in the chopped parsley and shredded cheddar cheese at the last minute.
3Assemble and Serve5m
Toast Buns
Lightly toast the brioche buns.
Serve
Spoon the sloppy joe mixture generously onto the toasted brioche buns and serve immediately.

Tips

For added depth of flavor, use a touch of soy sauce or umami seasoning in the sauce.
Don't rush the caramelization of your onions and ground beef; this step adds crucial depth and richness to the flavor.

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