Sloppy Janes Recipes

SLOPPY JOES SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the ketchup, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Serve on buns.

CHICKEN SLOPPY JANES

Steps:

• Heat oil in a nonstick pot or skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly salt and pepper the chicken breast. Carefully place the chicken breasts in the pan starting with one end closest to you to avoid splattering hot oil on yourself. After about 6 to 7 minutes, flip the chicken. Cook the second side for about an additional 6 to 7 minutes.Check the thickest part of the breasts with an instant-read thermometer. The chicken is ready when the temperature has reached 165 degrees F.
• Meanwhile, chop up the garlic, onion, red pepper and jalapeno. Set aside.
• Once the chicken has cooled to touch, begin to cut it into bite-size chunks and then shred the chicken using two forks, pulling in opposite directions.
• Next, add the onion, garlic, jalapeno, and red pepper into the same pot used to cook the chicken, cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Once the onions and peppers are soft and begin to wilt, add the shredded chicken back into the pot and stir.
• Pull the veggies and shredded chicken to one side of the pot, then add the tomato paste directly to the bottom of the pot and allow it to brown. Once the paste is a nice rust color, stir it around with the chicken mixture until well-distributed.
• Stir in the tomato sauce and the rest of the ingredients, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. As the mixture simmers it will begin to loosen up a bit and form a nice sauce-like texture.
• Serve the Chicken Sloppy Janes on a bun or on open face sandwich bread.

SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Start by browning the ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat. Drain off the fat.
• Add in the green peppers and onions. Stir, and then add 1 cup water, the ketchup and garlic. Stir it around to combine, and then add the brown sugar, chili powder, dry mustard, red pepper flakes, and hot sauce, Worcestershire, salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine, and then cover and simmer over medium-low heat, about 20 minutes.
• To serve, spread the rolls with the butter and brown them on a griddle or in a skillet. Spoon a good amount of the meat mixture onto the bottom roll, and then top with the other half. Serve with chips, salad or just enjoy it by itself.

HOMEMADE SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Place ground beef and onion in a large skillet. Turn heat to medium and cook and stir the mixture constantly until the beef is browned and forms small crumbles, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in garlic and green bell pepper; cook and stir until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1 cup water and stir, scraping the pan to dissolve any brown flavor bits from the bottom of the skillet.
• Mix in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Add 1 more cup water and return mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated and the mixture is thick, about 40 minutes.
• Season with salt , black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.

SLOPPY JANE'S

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, on a medium heat, saute the onions in oil until they're translucent.
• Add the green pepper and tofu and saute for 2-3 minutes
• Add the tomatoes, chilli, salt, pepper, mustard, syrup, Worcestershire sauce and rice.
• Cover and simmer for 15-20 mins/until rice is cooked. Stir to prevent sticking.
• Serve over toasted buns or bread.

THE BEST SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, combine beef and onion. Cook until the meat is mostly browned, about 5 minutes. Drain well.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste (I like 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper).
• Pour sauce ingredients over drained beef and stir until evenly coated. Simmer uncovered 20 minutes, stirring occasionally (cover if you prefer a sloppier Sloppy Joe). Serve in buns.

SLOPPY JANE SLIDERS

Steps:

• In a very large skillet set over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the ground turkey, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up the turkey with a wooden spoon, until browned through, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, bell peppers and onions, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes, tomato puree, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, 10 to 15 minutes.
• To serve, divide the meat mixture among the toasted potato rolls.

SLOPPY JANES

Steps:

• Spray a large skillet with nonstick spray and bring it to medium-high heat on the stove. Add turkey and sprinkle with steak seasoning and salt. Cook and crumble until it's mostly cooked, about 8 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to medium. Add onion, bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and vinegar. Mix it well and continue to cook and crumble until the meat is fully cooked, about 5 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to low. Add tomato sauces, tomato paste, and sugar. Stir well. Stirring occasionally, cook until it's hot, about 5 minutes.
• Toast the buns, if desired. Evenly distribute the mixture among the bottom buns and then finish off with the tops of the buns. Enjoy!

SLOPPY JANES / HEALTHY SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Lightly coat a medium skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion softens, about 5 minutes.
• Add ground turkey and cook, stirring to break up the meat. Cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in remaining ingredients (except dinner rolls!). Cook until bubbly and slightly thickened. Divide evenly over dinner rolls and serve hot.