Mississippi Sloppy Joes
Mississippi Sloppy Joes are an easy dinner featuring ground beef simmered in a tangy homemade sauce, delivering family-friendly comfort food with a southern cuisine barbecue twist.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 85/15 lean for juiciness
- 1 cup ketchup homemade or your favorite brand
- 1/4 cup brown sugar light or dark, your call
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar for brightness
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini juice from the jar of pepperoncini; adds tang
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 8 soft hamburger buns or slider rolls brioche recommended
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add ground beef and cook until no pink remains, about 5–6 minutes.
- Tilt the pan and skim off liquid fat to avoid soggy buns.
- Cook chopped onion and green pepper until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, pepperoncini juice, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Simmer for 10-12 minutes.
- Adjust seasonings to taste. Toast buns for assembly.
- Pile the sloppy joe mixture onto buns. Top with desired toppings and enjoy.
Notes
If you like a saucier sandwich, add beef broth. Fresh garlic makes a difference, toast buns before serving.
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