Pimped Sloppy Joe Recipe for a Crowd
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When my daughter recently told me how much she struggles with recipe blogs overloaded with ads, I knew I had to step in. She asked for a Sloppy Joe recipe that wasn’t just classic but a little extra—something with bold flavors and the perfect consistency. Challenge accepted!
After a few messy (and delicious) test runs—too much ketchup here, a little bland there—I finally nailed it. The secret? A touch of chili powder for warmth and cumin to give it depth. These aren’t just any Sloppy Joes; they’re Pimped Sloppy Joes, crafted with love and a dash of determination.
Creating recipes for the people I love is one of my greatest joys, and keeping my blog ad-free is my way of making sure you get straight to the good stuff. No interruptions, no fuss—just delicious food that brings people together.
So, here’s to my daughter and to anyone else who loves a good Sloppy Joe without the hassle of scrolling past ads! Let’s get cooking.
Here is a tip I learned working as a sous-chef in restaurants, it saves me so much time and mess. I take out my large baking pan or two smaller one, line it with parchment paper and break up the meat evenly. I then add salt, pepper and some of the spices I will use in my recipe. I bake it at 400 F for 15 minutes max. It’s an easy drain of the extra fat and liquids before adding to my sauce. I also use this technique for spaghetti sauce, Sheppard’s Pie etc.
Pimped Sloppy Joes
3 lb (1350 g) lean or medium ground beef
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 (8 oz/28 g) cans tomato sauce
3/4 cup tomato ketchup
2 tbsp yellow mustard
3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tbsp prepared garlic)
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tsp salt
2 tsp smoked or sweet paprika
4 tsp chili powder
1 tbsp cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp black pepper
Toppings (optional):
Red onion or shallots, thinly sliced
Cheddar cheese, grated
Sliced hot peppers
Instructions
Crock Pot Method:
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread the ground beef on a baking sheet and brown it in the oven for 15 minutes.
While the beef is browning, sauté the onion and garlic in a skillet over medium heat for about 8 minutes, until tender.
Add the browned beef, sautéed onion and garlic, tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and all the spices to the Crock Pot.
Stir well, then cook on low for 3–4 hours or high for 2 hours.
Pot Method:
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread the ground beef on a baking sheet and brown it in the oven for 15 minutes.
In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic for about 8 minutes, until tender.
Add the browned beef, tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and all the spices to the pot.
Stir well and cook on low for 1 hour or medium for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serving Suggestions
Spoon the Sloppy Joes over:
Freshly baked hamburger buns or sweet rolls
Toasted bread brushed with butter for added flavor and texture
Hot dog buns for a fun twist
Cornbread for a hearty variation
Note: This recipe can easily be adjusted to serve a smaller crowd. Enjoy your Sloppy Joes your way, with toppings like cheddar cheese, red onion, or a spicy kick from hot peppers!
Here is my Hamburger Buns Recipe!
Crockpot or Skillet Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g.)hamburger, lean or medium
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 8 oz., (28g) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 c. tomato ketchup
- 1 tbsp. yellow mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. smoked or sweet paprika
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- Red onion or shallots, thinly sliced
- Cheddar cheese, grated
- Sliced hot peppers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread the ground beef on a baking sheet and brown it in the oven for 15 minutes.
- While the beef is browning, sauté the onion and garlic in a skillet over medium heat for about 8 minutes, until tender.
- Add the browned beef, sautéed onion and garlic, tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and all the spices to the Crock Pot.
- Stir well, then cook on low for 3–4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread the ground beef on a baking sheet and brown it in the oven for 15 minutes.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic for about 8 minutes, until tender.
- Add the browned beef, tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and all the spices to the pot.
- Stir well and cook on low for 1 hour or medium for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Notes
Serving Suggestions
Spoon the Sloppy Joes over:
- Freshly baked hamburger buns or sweet rolls
- Toasted bread brushed with butter for added flavor and texture
- Hot dog buns for a fun twist
- Cornbread for a hearty variation
Note: This recipe can easily be adjusted to serve a smaller crowd. Enjoy your Sloppy Joes your way, with toppings like cheddar cheese, red onion, or a spicy kick from hot peppers!
