Best Sloppy Zucchini Joes Recipes

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SLOPPY ZUCCHINI JOES



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On my endless quest to find ways to use up our abundance of zucchini, I came up with this one today. I add 5-6 cups of yellow crookneck squash. But you can also use yellow summer squash or zucchini. Stokely's was the brand of sloppy joe sauce that I used.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
1 large summer squash or 1 large crookneck yellow squash, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can sloppy joe sandwich sauce
salt and pepper, to taste
8 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • In a big non-stick skillet, add ground beef. onion and garlic and brown.
  • Cook over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes or until the beef is browned and the zucchini is tender.
  • Change heat to medium-low; add in the sloppy joe sauce; stir and cook 4-5 minutes or until heated.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spoon mixture over buns and serve immediately.

SLOPPY ZUCCHINI JOES !



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I made this recipe up tonight (August 17, 2007) as an alternative to the regular sloppy joes that we all love... This was so good.... not a bite left over... We will be making these often!

Provided by Colleen Sowa

Categories     Beef

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 lb ground beef
2 large onions (chopped)
2 large (about 5 to 6 pounds total) zucchini (peeled and grated)
1 Tbsp honey mustard
3 Tbsp ketchup
4 Tbsp open pit bar-b-que sauce (or favorite sauce)
1 tsp each: ground black pepper, garlic powder (or to taste)

Steps:

  • 1. Brown and crumble the ground beef in a large skillet.
  • 2. Add the chopped onion and grated zucchini. Cook until tender and well blended with the meat.
  • 3. Stir in all remaining ingredients and simmer for 5 minutes to thicken and blend flavors.
  • 4. Serve on favorite buns or rolls.

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