Sloppy Joes

There’s nothing quite like a classic Sloppy Joe night 🤍 This hearty, flavor-packed recipe is best made with our local ground beef from the WCCM Meat Department; raised in Fredericksburg, Ohio, butchered in Holmes County, and sold right here at Walnut Creek Cheese & Market.

The rich, savory sauce has the perfect balance of sweetness, tang, and just a little heat 🔥 Served on buttery toasted Kaiser rolls, these Sloppy Joes are messy in the best way and perfect for feeding a hungry family.

Pair them with kettle cooked chips for an easy, comforting meal everyone will love 🍽️ You can even customize the flavor with extra Tabasco, cheese, or additional spices to make them your own. Be sure to check out the linked products to shop ingredients online and make dinner prep even easier.

Sloppy Joes

Test Kitchen

A classic comfort food recipe made with our local ground beef and simmered in a rich, savory sauce 🍔 Perfect served on buttery toasted rolls for an easy family-friendly dinner everyone will enjoy ✨

Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

  • 2 Tb Butter, plus more for buttering rolls

  • 2 ½ lb Local Ground Beef - WCCM Meat Dept

  • ½ Large Onion, diced

  • 1 Large Green Bell Pepper, diced

  • 5 Garlic Cloves, minced

  • 1 ½ c Ketchup

  • 2 Tb Brown Sugar

  • 2 tsp Chili Powder, more to taste

  • 1 tsp Dry Mustard

  • ½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes, more to taste

  • 1 c Water

  • Kosher Salt, to taste

  • Fresh Ground Black Pepper, to taste

  • Worcestershire Sauce, to taste

  • 2 Tb Tomato Paste, optional

  • Tabasco Sauce, optional

  • Kaiser Rolls for serving

Directions

  1. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium high heat. Add the local ground beef and cook until brown. Drain most of the fat and discard.

  2. Add the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for a few minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.

  3. Add the ketchup, brown sugar, chili powder, dry mustard, red pepper flakes, and water. Stir to combine and simmer for 15 minutes, adding salt and pepper to taste.

  4. Also add the tomato paste, Worcestershire, and Tabasco, if desired.

  5. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.

  6. Spread Kaiser rolls with butter and brown on a griddle or skillet.

  7. Spoon the meat mixture over the rolls, topping with a slice of cheese if desired.

  8. Serve hot with kettle cooked chips!
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