Lunch Lady Sloppy Joes Recipe - quick and easy homemade sloppy joe sandwiches that are a childhood school cafeteria favorite. Ground beef, onion, garlic, tomato paste, ketchup, water, vinegar, dry mustard, brown sugar, salt & pepper. SO simple and super delicious. Ready to eat in 30 minutes. I am pretty sure my lunchroom never served something so yummy!
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain.
Add the remaining ingredients and stir. Bring mixture to a boil and reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
Notes:
You can substitute ground turkey for ground beef.
Sometimes I add a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce to the meat mixture.
Feel free to use fresh onions and add bell peppers to the mix. Cook the fresh vegetables with the ground beef so that they soften.
Are sloppy joes gluten-free? Yes! All of the ingredients in this recipe are gluten-free. Make sure to use gluten-free ketchup.
Can Sloppy Joes be made in advance? Yes! You can make the meat mixture ahead of time and reheat it before serving.
Can Sloppy Joes be frozen? Yes! Prepare the meat mixture and let it cool completely. Transfer the meat to a freezer bag and freeze. To reheat, thaw completely and reheat in the microwave or the stovetop.