Sloppy Joe Sauce


Sloppy Joe on Kaiser Roll

Upgrade your Sloppy Joes with our homemade sauce recipe!

Looking for a delicious, easy weeknight dinner that the kids will love? Sloppy Joes have served this role for decades. Want to make seriously good Sloppy Joes? Ditch the canned sauce, and give this recipe a try. Our homemade sauce is perfect for a kid-friendly lunch or dinner that the whole family will enjoy. Let's roll up our sleeves and get cooking!


Homemade Sloppy Joe Sauce

Recipe: Sloppy Joe Sauce

 
Ingredients:
  • 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomato
  • ½ cup unsalted beef stock (can substitute chicken stock)
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 2-4 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 8 cloves roasted garlic, mashed with fork
  • 1 large onion, small dice
  • 3-4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1½ cups sweet red peppers, small dice
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (add more if you like it spicy)
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher or coarse sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon crushed black pepper
 
Instructions:

  1. In a saucepan, heat one to two tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

  2. Add the diced onion and sweet red peppers. Sauté until they are soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Season with a small pinch of salt.

  3. Add the tomato paste, and sauté until it changes color.

  4. Stir in the mashed roasted garlic, chili powder, mustard powder, salt, and pepper - cook for another minute.

  5. Add beef stock and deglaze the pan, loosening all the brown bits.

  6. Add the crushed tomato, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar to the saucepan. Stir well to combine. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.

  7. Let the sauce simmer gently for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.

  8. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more sugar or vinegar according to your taste.

     

    9. Sloppy Joe on Kaiser Roll


Once the sauce is ready, combine with cooked ground beef, turkey, or chicken and make delicious homemade sloppy joes! Just spoon it on your favorite grilled bun or roll and enjoy.

And there you have it—a scrumptious homemade sauce that's sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Ditch the can and elevate your Sloppy Joe game with this flavorful creation. Whether it's a busy weeknight or a laid-back weekend meal, this kid-friendly dinner option is always a winner. Thanks for visiting us, until next time, stay cooking. 

As always, reach out to The Small Town Chef with any questions or comments. We look forward to hearing from you.


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