Transform Your Tastebuds with Pioneer Woman's Sloppy Joe Recipe

As far as the Pioneer Woman recipes go, Sloppy Joe is one of the best ones. This Pioneer Woman Sloppy Joe recipe is simply in a class of its own. Every single ingredient is tuned to perfection, and it can be easily customized. Use fresh ingredients and follow the instructions, and you’ll have the best Sloppy Joe you’ve ever tasted.

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• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Substitutions
• Variations
• Equipment
• Storage and reheating
• Tips
• Sloppy Joe Recipe Pioneer Woman
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Ingredients

• Ground beef — 2 ½ pounds.
• Butter — 2 tbsp.
• Garlic — 5 cloves, minced.
• Onion — 1 pc., diced.
• Green bell pepper — 1 pc., diced.
• Brown sugar — 2 tbsp.
• Salt and pepper — to taste.
• Dry mustard — 1 tsp.
• Chili powder — 2 tsp.
• Water — 1 cup.
• Tomato paste — 2 tbsp.
• Kaiser rolls — as needed.

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a pot.

2. Add the ground meat, break it into pieces, and cook until brown.

3. Drain the excess fat.

4. Rinse and dry the vegetables.

5. Add them to the pot. Cook until soft.

6. Pour some tomato paste into the pot. Add salt and pepper to taste.

7. Stir until combined.

8. If you find your mixture a bit thick, add a glass of water.

9. Then add brown sugar, dry mustard, and chili powder.

10. Let it simmer for 20 minutes.

11. Toast the kaiser rolls, adding some butter to them.

Substitutions

• Tomato paste — Tomato paste brings a crucial flavor with a fine texture. Still, it’s not your only choice. Tomato sauce, which is a less-concentrated version, will do fine. Tomato puree, on the other hand, would be another alternative, though the texture won’t be the same. You can substitute tomato puree for tomato paste with a 3/1 ratio.

• Dry mustard — If you’re short on dry mustard, however, Dijon mustard will do fine. Substitute a tablespoon of Dijon mustard for every teaspoon of dry mustard.

• Chili powder — If you don’t have any chili powder, a mix of paprika and cumin will be enough to give your Sloppy Joe a bit of flair. If you’re feeling spicy, you might even want to use one or two teaspoons of Slap Ya Mama seasoning.

Variations

• Savory Joe — A little goes a long way when it comes to Worcestershire sauce if you want to get a savory taste. Tabasco provides some great heat, too.

• Sloppy Jane — If you’re a turkey lover, on the other hand, you might want to check out Sloppy Jane, made with ground poultry. However, a Sloppy Jane also calls for baked sweet potatoes. So, if you have some spare time to deal with the potatoes and you’re down with using ground turkey, go with it.

• Vegan — You can easily make your own vegan Sloppy Joe. Vegan ground beef should be easy to find, with tofu and lentil being good alternatives as well. The latter makes a fine meat alternative and is full of antioxidants. Replace the butter with olive oil.

• Serving — Although it’s true that this Pioneer Woman Sloppy Joe recipe makes a great dish by itself, it can always get better. Potato chips pair incredibly well with Sloppy Joe. If you have some cheese lying around, feel free to melt it over the top. And don’t forget about fries as well!

Equipment

• Measuring cups and spoons.

• Cooking pot.

Storage and reheating

• Once the meat has cooled, transfer the leftover Sloppy Joe to an airtight container.

• Stored in the refrigerator, the leftovers will last for up to a week at most.

• Stored in your freezer, the leftovers will last for between 2 to 3 months.

• For reheating, use the microwave or a skillet.

Tips

• Use lean beef — Remember that part about draining the excess fat? Choosing lean beef will remove that problem for you. Keep in mind that the most optimal fat ratio is generally 80/20.