Sloppy joes with all of the flavours of Mississippi pot roast!
Sloppy Joes are a favourite and this is a fun version based on the flavours of Mississippi pot roast. The pot roast is a simple one where you roast a piece of beef along with pepperoncini peppers and pickling juices, gravy and ranch seasoning; it’s super easy in the slow cooker and just packed with flavour! These sloppy joes include ground beef, onions, pepperoncini peppers and pickling juices, ranch seasoning and a gravy with aspects from sloppy joes such as ketchup, brown sugar, worcestershire sauce and soy sauce. The recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes making it a perfect meal any time, including busy weeknights!
Add some coleslaw!
Mississippi Sloppy Joes
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4
Sloppy joes with all of the flavours of Mississippi pot roast!
ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons butter *
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (gluten-free for gluten-free)
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced
- 2 tablespoons pepperoncini pickling juice (optional)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce (gluten-free or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce (gluten-free for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning **
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 buns (gluten-free for gluten-free)
directions
- Cook the ground beef and onion in a large pan, breaking apart the beef as it cooks, until cooked, about 10 minutes.
- Add the butter and garlic, mix and cook until the butter melts, about a minute.
- Sprinkle in the flour, mix well and let it cook for a minute.
- Add the broth, pepperoncini peppers, pickling juice, soy sauce, 4. worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, ranch seasoning, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the sandwiches and enjoy!
Note: * After cooking the beef, you want about 2 tablespoons of fat in the pan. If you have more than 2 tablespoons, drain off the excess and omit the butter. If you have less, add enough butter to make 2 tablespoons.
Note: ** Make your own ranch seasoning with: 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon dried chives, 1/2 teaspoon dried dill, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Option: Add coleslaw (link)!
Option: Add pickles!
Option: Add cheese!
Note: ** Make your own ranch seasoning with: 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon dried chives, 1/2 teaspoon dried dill, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Option: Add coleslaw (link)!
Option: Add pickles!
Option: Add cheese!
Nutrition Facts: Calories 512, Fat 30g (Saturated 12g, Trans 1g), Cholesterol 95mg, Sodium 784mg, Carbs 33g (Fiber 1g, Sugars 7g), Protein 25g
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