When I was a kid I didn’t really like the typical Sloppy Joe from a can. My dad, who was the family cook, always made me something else when Sloppy Joes were on the menu. I decided a few weeks ago that I wanted to bring back a “classic”, but make it how I would like it.
The key to a successful Sloppy Joe is patience! Really take your time and let the ingredients stew in a nice Dutch oven to reduce and soak up all the liquid will make all the difference in the world. I feel like with a recipe like this you can make as custom as you’d like. I’m not a fan of soggy bread, so I reduce mine down for a few hours and I also like to toast up my bread a touch to keep it from getting too soggy. As always try to invest in good ingredients for the best results. I hope you enjoy my take on this classic recipe!
Sloppy Joe
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1 sweet onion, chopped
- 3/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar (I use Bragg’s with the mother)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 cup pickles, chopped
- 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 hamburger buns, lightly toasted
Directions:
- Cook turkey and beef with onion in a Dutch oven until browned; drain well.
- Stir in tomato sauce, broth, ketchup, vinegar, salt, sugar and pickles until well combined with meat mixture.
- Cook on med-high heat until fully simmering, reduce heat to low and cook until sauce has been mostly absorbed into the meat. (I cooked mine for about 2 1/2 hours on low.)
- Serve on toasted buns with a handful of cheese on each sandwich and enjoy!
This recipe serves 6.
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