Description
This Yearwood Sloppy Joes recipe is a flavorful and hearty twist on the classic sandwich, featuring a savory mixture of ground beef, fire-roasted tomatoes, and kidney beans simmered in a tangy, slightly sweet tomato sauce. Perfect for a comforting weeknight meal, these sloppy joes bring a satisfying combination of textures and bold flavors served warm on soft hamburger buns.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 medium bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: In a large skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the vegetables.
- Sauté vegetables: Add the finely diced bell peppers and onions to the skillet and cook until they are tender and slightly caramelized, about 10 minutes.
- Brown the beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet with the cooked vegetables. Brown the meat thoroughly, breaking it up with a spatula to ensure even cooking and a crumbly texture.
- Add tomato base and beans: Stir in the diced fire-roasted tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato paste, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer the mixture: Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Reduce the heat slightly and let the mixture simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and sauce to thicken.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Warm the hamburger buns and spoon generous scoops of the sloppy joe mixture onto each bun. Serve hot for a deliciously messy and satisfying meal.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce during the simmering step.
- To make this recipe leaner, substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
- Use gluten-free buns to make the dish gluten-free.
- Leftover sloppy joe mixture can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- For a vegetarian variation, omit the ground beef and increase the beans or add lentils.
