How to Make Your Favorite Childhood Sloppy Joes

In this episode, Elle Simone shows host Bridget Lancaster a new way to make Classic Sloppy Joes.

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[davidjackson]

I grew up eating Sloppy Joe's and still love them, and will be trying this recipe for sure. One thing I've done since having kids, that you may want to try, is I serve them with hot dog buns. They taste the same as hamburger buns, but the meat doesn't fall all over the place.

[prettywoman]

I love watching these segments when you break down the science of cooking. My Sloppy Joe's aren't sloppy either. Love the idea of the baking soda and the corn starch slurry at the end.

[helenabasquette]

gotta have green and red bell peppers they add a good flavor

[chefdingo]

I work in a cafeteria and as soon as I became head cook I scrapped our horrible sloppy joe recipe that was more like candied hamburger swimming in grease and replaced it with this recipe. Customers can't get enough of it, if anyone asks for the recipe I give all the credit to ATK.

[gk]

And for today's science lesson.
Seriously, thank you for explaining this.

[dandanjordan]

1 lb 80/20 ground beef
1 tbsp water
1/2 tbsp baking soda
1/2 tap salt

2 tsp oil
1/2 an onion
1/8 tsp baking soda

2 cloves minced garlic
2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/8 tsp salt
2 tsp brown sugar
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/3 cup ketchup
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp red wine vinegar

1/2 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp water

[exhaustedbutupbeat]

More episodes with Elle, please. She's clearly a genius in the kitchen, and has a good spirit, too.

[jeanettebarr]

“Joe walked a few blocks 🤣😂🤣 Bridgett! - you are hilarious. I will make this to intro my grandson to the SJ. You are both lovely ladies who are so enjoyable, entertaining and informative to watch. Thx so much.

[SStoll-dzcp]

Just made this..with everything here but I remember them with minced bell peppers with the onions! Turned out great!

[Lynnpaperweight]

We had sloppy joes as a simple meal with tater tots, growing up. My mother buttered and toasted the buns, and we had them open faced. So good. I made them recently, and they're still good! Good childhood memories.

[aviterrfwg]

Turned out great. Added a tbs of Dijon mustard. Superb.

[therealnancycarol]

I believe there are more people eating sloppy joes then anyone realizes. I have them made from scratch, no sugar at all. They're so good. I always add a little green bell pepper, but everyone should make theirs the way they like them. 💕💕💕

[greenmoss]

I will try this out and Yes i alway add a pickle or two and a good slice of onion !

[mikebryant]

We grew up on sloppy Joes and We still make these as often as we can. Thanks for sharing

[franktwining]

Bridget and Elle work well together. Keep up the good work ladies

[starman]

I make my Mother's recipe for Sloppy Joes, it is a bit different from this one, but similar in that the only vegie is onion. I solved the "sloppy" problem by turning Sloppy Joe's into what I call "Joe Pockets". I make bread dough and wrap the meat and bake, just like I do when I make Krautburgers. No more mess, and I get my delicious homemade bread instead of a store-bought bun.

[tlnn]

So good looking!
I think the last time I had one was back in the 1960’s.
2021 - I’ll give it another shot. Thanks!

[faithcastillo]

Love peppers and onions in my Sloppy Joes. And love the crunch of a good onion on the side.

[milfordcivic]

A sandwich is a sandwich but a Manwich is a meal!

[LVVMCMLV]

More budget friendly recipes like this please....