Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion
diced
- 1 rib celery
diced
- 1 carrot
peeled and diced
- 1 pound ground beef
grass-fed recommended
- 1 clove garlic
minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- to tastepepper
- 1 can tomato sauce
plain, 15 ounce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- whole-wheat buns)
toasted, for serving (for sliders use small buns or dinner rolls!
Directions
- 1
Heat the oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onion, celery and carrot and cook until they begin to soften but not brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- 2
Add the ground beef and garlic, and cook while breaking up the meat with a spatula. Season with the salt and pepper. Continue to cook until the meat has browned all the way through. Drain the excess fat and discard.
- 3
Add the tomato sauce, honey, chili powder, vinegar, mustard, and cinnamon (if using) to the pan and simmer over low heat until the sauce thickens, about 10 to 15 minutes. Serve warm with whole-wheat buns and some yummy vegetables on the side. Enjoy!
Sloppy Joes
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About this Recipe
Craving that comforting, messy goodness of a classic American dinner? This Sloppy Joes recipe takes a beloved favorite and elevates it with a secret ingredient: extra vegetables! You'll love how easy it is to whip up a wholesome, flavorful meal that even the pickiest eaters will devour.
What makes this recipe truly special is its clever incorporation of diced onion, celery, and carrots right into the hearty ground beef mixture. These vegetables add depth, nutrition, and a subtle sweetness that balances the savory, tangy sauce, ensuring a richer flavor profile than many traditional versions.
Get ready for a robust and satisfying experience. The sauce is perfectly balanced—a little sweet from the honey, tangy from apple cider vinegar and mustard, and warmly spiced with chili powder and a hint of cinnamon. It’s thick enough to cling to a toasted bun but still wonderfully saucy, delivering that quintessential sloppy texture. This dish is designed to be a quick, hearty solution for any weeknight, bringing big flavors to your family table with minimal effort.
Customization & Variations
This versatile dish is easy to adapt to your pantry or dietary needs. While ground beef is classic, you could easily swap it for ground turkey or even a plant-based ground crumble for a vegetarian version. If you don't have honey, a touch of brown sugar can work. For a slightly different flavor, try adding a dash of Worcestershire sauce. Instead of whole-wheat buns, feel free to use brioche, potato buns, or even serve it over rice or sweet potatoes for a gluten-free option.
Serve these Sloppy Joes hot on toasted whole-wheat buns, piled high with that rich, meaty, and veggie-packed filling. They are perfect for a casual family dinner, a potluck, or a fun gathering. For a lighter bite, consider using smaller buns or dinner rolls to create delicious sliders.