Homemade Sloppy Joes
Quick and tasty sloppy joes with hidden veggies, ready in under 30 minutes! Perfect for a speedy, wholesome meal on toasted Hawaiian rolls.
Equipment
- large skillet or sauté pan
- wooden spatula
- measuring cups and spoons
- cutting board
- knife
- small bowl optional
- small sheet tray for toasting buns in the oven
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- ½ Vidalia onion finely chopped
- 3 tablespoon tomato paste
- ¼ cup Hidden Veggie Carrot and Onion Puree
- ⅛ cup water
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 package sweet Hawaiian rolls
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter for brushing rolls
- Garlic salt optional to season buns
- Cooking oil e.g., avocado oil
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Onion and Beef:
- Heat a small amount of cooking oil (such as avocado oil) in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.1 lb lean ground beef, ½ Vidalia onion, Cooking oil
- Add the ground beef to the skillet with the onions. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the beef is browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes.Salt and pepper
- Drain excess fat from the skillet, and then set the beef and onion mixture aside.
Step 2: Make it Sloppy:
- In a bowl, mix together the tomato paste, Hidden Veggie Carrot and Onion Puree, water, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, Dijon mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, and apple cider vinegar.3 tablespoon tomato paste, ¼ cup Hidden Veggie Carrot and Onion Puree, ⅛ cup water, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoon ketchup, 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Pour in the prepared sauce base to the beef and onion mixture. Stir well to coat evenly.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and let it cool slightly to allow the flavors to meld together for about 10 minutes.
Step 3: Assemble the Sloppy Joes:
- While the sloppy joe mixture is simmering, slice the sweet Hawaiian rolls in half. Lightly toast them in a toaster oven or broil them in an oven until golden brown.1 package sweet Hawaiian rolls
- Fill each toasted Hawaiian roll with a generous portion of the sloppy joe mixture.
- Brush the tops of the filled buns with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic salt for extra flavor.Butter, Garlic salt
Step 4: Serve:
- Serve the sloppy joes with a side of sweet potato wedges, and crispy parmesan brussels sprouts for a meal your family will love and ask for again and again.
Notes
For a Crowd: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a larger group. Prepare the mixture in a large pot or Dutch oven, and keep it warm in a slow cooker if serving buffet-style.
Meat Substitutes: Ground turkey or chicken can be used in place of ground beef for a leaner option. For a vegetarian version, consider using lentils, chickpeas, or a plant-based ground meat substitute.