{"id":1717,"date":"2023-12-08T07:54:47","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T20:54:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/?p=1717"},"modified":"2025-02-14T17:07:08","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T06:07:08","slug":"homemade-sloppy-joes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/index.php\/lunching-on-leftovers\/homemade-sloppy-joes\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Sloppy Joe&#8217;s"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Yes, that\u2019s right folks. It\u2019s time! Behold and bear witness to the mightiest of mighty recipes. That is, of course \u2013 Homemade Sloppy Joe\u2019s! This world famous, yet uniquely American dish absolutely fascinates us more than any other. Growing up outside of the US but being exposed to US TV, we were well aware of what a Sloppy Joe is, but never had any exposure to actually trying one<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"#jump-here\">Jump to Recipe<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>So that\u2019s now all changed. This staple dish of many a high school cafeteria in the 80\u2019s and 90\u2019s is something we were somewhat hesitant to try, but glad we did. Our Homemade Sloppy Joe\u2019s are an exceptional use of leftovers from our <a href=\"https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/index.php\/dinner\/pasta\/traditional-spaghetti-bolognese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Traditional Spaghetti Bolognese recipe<\/a>, and are so simple to create. Just batch cook a large quantity of the meat sauce and chances are you\u2019ve got leftovers. What better way to eat those leftovers than to slap the largest quantity possible that you can fit in between a burger bun then devour it!<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is not to love about Homemade Sloppy Joe\u2019s?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What we love most about this dish is its simplicity. It literally is a big slab of slow cooked meat wedged between two pieces of bread. It\u2019s simple and loved by kids all over the world. Provided you\u2019ve created a very good meat sauce, then your Sloppy Joe is going to be super tasty. While simple, if you elevate the flavors enough in the meat sauce you\u2019ll be eating a very tasty Burger<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When creating Sloppy Joe\u2019s from our Bolognese sauce leftovers we debated the idea of adding additional ingredients but decided against it in the end. I could see a \u2018cheffy\u2019 version of these Homemade Sloppy Joe\u2019s by adding some fancy ingredients such as Bacon, perhaps some baked Camembert, maybe a Fried Egg, or even some fancy greens and herbs. However, that\u2019s not really a Sloppy Joe at the end of the day! So, we kept this super simple: Meat &amp; Bun!<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5483265561586305\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5483265561586305\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"7869471218\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven\u2019t made our Bolognese Sauce that\u2019s ok, as the below recipe has a simplified overview of how to make this. We would recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/index.php\/dinner\/pasta\/traditional-spaghetti-bolognese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">heading over to this link<\/a> to follow the full recipe, however the below will give you more than enough information to make a delicious meat sauce<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Homemade-Sloppy-Joes-3-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade Sloppy Joe's close up\" class=\"wp-image-1720\" style=\"width:679px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Homemade-Sloppy-Joes-3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Homemade-Sloppy-Joes-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Homemade-Sloppy-Joes-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Homemade-Sloppy-Joes-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Homemade-Sloppy-Joes-3-530x530.jpg 530w, https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Homemade-Sloppy-Joes-3-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Homemade-Sloppy-Joes-3-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Homemade-Sloppy-Joes-3.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The best Homemade Sloppy Joe&#8217;s have more filling than is humanly imaginable!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The secrets to making perfect Homemade Sloppy Joe\u2019s every time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few tips and tricks we\u2019ve got which will guarantee the most flavorsome Sloppy Joe\u2019s. The elements of a Sloppy Joe are just 2 things: Meat, and Bun. For a recipe as simple as this, you need to ensure that both elements are made the right way, and the right ingredients are used. So, here\u2019s our tips for the perfect Homemade Sloppy Joe\u2019s<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use the right Bun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll start with the easy one, the bun. Not all buns are created equal, and nothing truer could be said when talking aboutSloppy Joe\u2019s. The pure nature of a Sloppy Joe is that, yep, it\u2019s going to be sloppy. It\u2019s totally ok for the ground meat filling of a Sloppy Joe to pour out everywhere once you start eating it. That\u2019s kind of the whole point<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the structural integrity of the bun must be upheld at all times. You want to be able to easily hold the sandwich from the first bite, through to the last without the bun disintegrating. For this reason, there are a few buns that we simply say no to<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steer clear of Brioche Buns at all times. I honestly don\u2019t know how they\u2019ve established themselves as a viable bread for Hamburgers. Sure, it tastes nice, but the structural integrity is questionable at best. The cakey texture of a Brioche Bun will fall apart after the second or third bite, so not suitable<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Buns we like to go for are a classic Potato Bun. Our preferred brand, <a href=\"https:\/\/potatorolls.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Martin\u2019s Potato Rolls<\/a> of course! The buns are perfect for hamburgers and sandwiches. They maintain their structure extremely well, and have an amazing taste<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our other preferred bun is a classic Sesame Seed Hamburger Bun made with Wheat Flour. What you want however are the buns that have a crunchy exterior. Like they\u2019ve been baked just to the point of being overdone. These buns will hold up to even the harshest punishment that a Sloppy Joe can dish out. The added crunchy texture of the bun is a great addition to the sandwich too<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5483265561586305\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5483265561586305\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"7869471218\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Making the Perfect Sloppy Joe filling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a reason we\u2019re sending traffic here from our famous Spaghetti Bolognese recipe. The quality of the meat sauce is what makes a great Sloppy Joe. Here are a few of our secrets to making the best meat sauce<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use a combination of 80\/20 Ground Pork and Beef<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>80\/20 stands for the ratio of meat to fat in ground meat. The higher the percentage of fat, the more flavor you\u2019ll get. Of course, it\u2019s a little unhealthier for you than the lower fat content, but when it comes to Sloppy Joe\u2019s it is always about flavor first. We go for the 80\/20, which means that 20% of the ground meat content is fat. It tastes so good<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also use a combination of Ground Pork and Ground Beef. The combination of flavors adds a lovely depth to the dish. If you like you can substitute the ground pork for Spicy Sausage, that also works exceptionally well<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you can, add some Red Wine to the Sauce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best Bolognese Sauces always contain Red Wine. So, we highly recommend adding some Red Wine and then reducing it as you\u2019re preparing the Sauce. As a general rule of thumb, we always recommend using Red Wine that you would be happy to drink yourself. It doesn\u2019t need to be super expensive, but don\u2019t use the cheap $2 stuff. If you won\u2019t like the taste of it when drinking it, you\u2019re not going to like the taste of it in your cooking<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now if you are preparing Sloppy Joe\u2019s for kids, then don\u2019t add Red Wine. You can substitute it by adding a little bit of Sugar. You won\u2019t achieve the same depth of flavor, but a reduced Red Wine does add sweetness to the dish. So, Sugar can work as a good substitute<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Patience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The final trick is patience. Don\u2019t crank the heat on your Meat Sauce to cook it as quickly as possible. You need to allow the flavors in the sauce to develop, and this does take time. There are some Bolognese Sauce recipes that require an entire day to cook down! We\u2019re not suggesting you take that long, however the lower the heat, and longer the cook, the better the flavor<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why using Bolognese Sauce the next day in Homemade Sloppy Joe\u2019s is a great way to utilize leftovers. The leftover sauce will only concentrate in flavor in the refrigerator overnight. Have you ever noticed that leftover Bolognese sauce always tastes better the next day? This is why!<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-pinterest wp-block-embed-pinterest\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Homemade Sloppy Joe&#039;s - The Best Recipe for this iconic sandwich\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=923730573558942652&#038;src=oembed\" height=\"684\" width=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" ><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"wpzoom-block-details-173951303989619\" class=\"wp-block-wpzoom-recipe-card-block-details col-4 \">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"details-title\">Recipe Details<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"details-items\"><div class=\"detail-item detail-item-0\"><span class=\"detail-item-icon oldicon oldicon-food\"><\/span><span class=\"detail-item-label\">Servings<\/span><p class=\"detail-item-value\">4 people<\/p><\/div><div class=\"detail-item detail-item-1\"><span class=\"detail-item-icon oldicon oldicon-room-service\"><\/span><span class=\"detail-item-label\">Prep time<\/span><p class=\"detail-item-value\">15 minutes<\/p><\/div><div class=\"detail-item detail-item-2\"><span class=\"detail-item-icon oldicon oldicon-cook\"><\/span><span class=\"detail-item-label\">Cooking time<\/span><p class=\"detail-item-value\">1 hour<\/p><\/div><div class=\"detail-item detail-item-3\"><span class=\"detail-item-icon dashicons dashicons-clock\"><\/span><span class=\"detail-item-label\">Total time<\/span><p class=\"detail-item-value\">1 hour, 15 minutes<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"jump-here\">Homemade Sloppy Joe&#8217;s Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">2 cup <a href=\"https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/index.php\/dinner\/pasta\/traditional-spaghetti-bolognese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">leftover Bolognese meat sauce<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 Burger Buns<br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If making the meat sauce from scratch<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00bd lb. Ground Pork (recommend 80\/20)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd lb. Ground Beef (recommend 80\/20)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd large Brown Onion, Diced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 Garlic Cloves, chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup of Button Mushrooms, sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 Carrots, finely diced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 Celery Sticks, finely diced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup Red Wine (optional to remove if you are making the dish for children)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tbsp. Tomato Paste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 can of Crushed Tomatoes (400 ml \/ 18 oz.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 Sprigs of Thyme<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 Sprigs of Rosemary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc Cup Fresh Parsley or Basil, chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbsp. Olive Oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt and Pepper<br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To make the Meat Sauce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heat Olive Oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add the Onion, Celery, Mushroom and Carrots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cook for 10 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for a further 1 minute, then add the Ground Beef and Ground Pork. Cook until the meat has browned, between 5 \u2013 10 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the Red Wine and cook until it has reduced by half, then add the Tomatoes, Tomato Paste, Rosemary, Thyme, and 1 tsp. of Salt and Pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simmer for 40 \u2013 50 minutes until the mixture has reduced and the sauce thickens. Once at the desired consistency, remove from heat and set aside to cool. Remove the Thyme and Rosemary stalks. Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary<br><br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To assemble the Homemade Sloppy Joe&#8217;s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The key here is to see how much meat sauce you can fit into a bun without it going everywhere. Grab a large spoonful of sauce and place it onto the bottom of your bun. Heap on more if it will fit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finish by placing the top of the bun on top, and serving with a side of chips<br><br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This is no doubt one of the messiest dishes you can possibly eat. There are a few recommendations for eating. We highly suggest eating while standing up, leaning over a plate. The meat filling will definitely pour out everywhere, so have a good system to capture what drips out!<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5483265561586305\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5483265561586305\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"7869471218\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Secondly, lots of napkins! Especially if you\u2019re feeding these Homemade Sloppy Joe\u2019s to your children. They\u2019re going to make even more mess! So plenty of napkins are a mandatory for this dish. 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