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These Manwich Sloppy Joes are a quick and easy dinner made with seasoned ground beef simmered in classic Homemade Manwich sauce. A family-friendly meal perfect for busy weeknights!
Why You’ll Love Manwich Sloppy Joes!
Manwich Sloppy Joes are one of those meals that take me right back to childhood! Simple, saucy, and incredibly satisfying.
It’s the kind of dinner you can whip up on a hectic night without sacrificing flavor, and they always hit the spot. Whether you’re feeding a hungry family or just craving a classic comfort meal, this Main Dish Recipe brings big flavor with almost no effort.
If you love sloppy joes as much as my family, then you will love Pepperoni Pizza Sloppy Joes, Texas Toast Sloppy Joes and Big Mac Sloppy Joes.
Ingredients
- Ground Beef – We used lean ground beef
- Onion and Green Pepper – Dice into small pieces
- Minced Garlic – Learn How to Mince Fresh Garlic Cloves. Substitute with ½ tsp of garlic powder
- Ketchup – Learn How to Make Easy Homemade Ketchup Recipe
- Apple Cider Vinegar – See The Best Apple Cider Vinegar Substitutes
- Worcestershire Sauce – See Homemade Worcestershire Sauce Recipe
- Brown Sugar – If you are out, see The Best Brown Sugar Substitutes
- Dijon Mustard – You can also use yellow mustard
- Chili Powder – See The Best Chili Powder Substitute
- Hamburger Buns – Use your favorite buns
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How to Make Manwhich Sloppy Joes
Step 1 – Heat a large pan over medium high heat. Add in the ground beef, onions and bell peppers.
Step 2 – Sauté for 5-7 minutes, breaking up the beef as it browns, until the ground beef is no longer pink and the veggies are soft. Drain excess fat after cooking. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about a minute until you can start to smell the garlic.
Step 3 – Stir in the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, dijon mustard, chili powder, salt, black pepper and water.
Step 4 – Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium heat and cook for 10-12 minutes until the sauce thickens. Serve warm over the buns and enjoy!
Manwhich Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Lean Ground Beef
- ½ Onion diced
- 1 Green Bell Pepper diced into small pieces
- 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
- 2 cups Ketchup
- 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- ½ cup Water
- 8 Hamburger Buns
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Add in the ground beef, onions and bell peppers.
- Sauté for 5-7 minutes, breaking up the beef as it browns, until the ground beef is no longer pink and the veggies are soft.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about a minute until you can start to smell the garlic.
- Stir in the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, dijon mustard, chili powder, salt, pepper and water.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook for 10-12 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve warm over the buns and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- Cooking Sloppy Joes – Watch the mixture closely while you’re simmering the mixture and add in more water as needed so that it does not burn.
- Preparing Vegetables – I prefer the green bell pepper and onions diced into small pieces so that they blend well into the sauce when cooking.
- Hamburger Buns – Toast your buns for extra flavor and sturdiness.
- Change Meat – For a lighter variation, substitute the ground beef and make it with ground turkey or ground chicken.
- Spicy Sloppy Joes – Add jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the meat mixture.
- Add Extra Veggies – Add diced carrots or mushrooms for more texture.
- Make it Cheesy – Add a slice of cheddar or melt shredded cheese on top.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Recommendations
This Homemade Sloppy Joes is the perfect weeknight meal! We love to serve with a side of Air Fryer Broccoli, Baked French Fries, Baked Mac and Cheese or a green salad.
You can even serve this made from scratch mixture over Microwave Baked Potatoes or Fritos topped with shredded cheese.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Brown the meat first, then cook on LOW for 2–3 hours. If you are feeding a crowd, this is a great option to keep the sloppy joes warm.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Yes! Once the mixture has cooled, place in a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight when ready to reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
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Delicious Recipe! Love that I can use pantry ingredients to make a childhood favorite recipe. My entire family loved it.
Great job