Best Cowboy Sloppy Joes Recipes

TEX-MEX SLOPPY JOES

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Sloppy joes are a favorite of adults and kids. I deviated from the traditional recipe by adding a little Southwestern spiciness. -Geraldine Saucier, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup ketchup
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/2 cup beef broth
1/4 cup chili sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
6 hamburger buns, split
2 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Add garlic; cook 1-2 minutes longer. Stir in the ketchup, chiles, broth, chili sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, spread cut sides of buns with butter. Place on baking sheets, buttered side up. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until toasted. Serve beef mixture in buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 1187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

COWBOY SLOPPY JOES

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I believe this came from my grandmother. Left overs are great! The more beef the less sloppy the sloppy joe. 1 - 15 oz can of tomato sauce can be substituted for the tomato soup. Add a squirt of ketchup instead of brown sugar for a tangy flavor. Goes great with dill pickles.

Provided by Amy Jo Bellis

Categories Beef

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-1.5 lb ground beef
1 dash(es) salt
1 dash(es) black pepper
1/2 c chopped onion
1/2 c chopped green bell pepper
1 can(s) (10.75 oz) condensed tomato soup
1 can(s) (15 oz) pork and beans
2 Tbsp brown sugar, firmly packed
1 pkg hamburger buns (8 in package)

Steps:

1. In electric or large stove top skillet on high heat, brown ground beef with salt, pepper, onion and green bell pepper until thoroughly cooked. Drain grease.
2. Add tomato soup and pork and beans (without any fat chunks that are usually on top). Stir.
3. Add brown sugar and sitre.
4. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Serve on hamburger buns.

SLOW-COOKED SLOPPY JOES

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Slow cook your way to a crowd-pleasing entree! Ground beef is transformed into a classic sandwich filling with just a few pantry staples. -Joeanne Steras, Garrett, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 4h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped green pepper
2/3 cup chopped onion
2 cups ketchup
2 envelopes sloppy joe mix
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
12 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook the beef, pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the ketchup, sloppy joe mix, brown sugar and mustard., Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until flavors are blended. Spoon 1/2 cup onto each bun.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 1251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.