Make this Manwich sloppy joe recipe for a quick and hearty meal that everyone will love!
This easy recipe is made with savory ground beef, onions, and bell peppers simmered in tangy sweet Manwich sauce and served on toasted burger buns.
You Will Love Manwich Sloppy Joes Because…
- It’s the perfect game day or party meal but be sure to provide lots of napkins because they’re…well, sloppy!
- They are a no-fuss meal with simple ingredients and ready to enjoy in less than 30 minutes!
- Sloppy joes are a great way to sneak in leftover veggies and the kids won’t even know they’re getting a nutrition boost!
- Crowd-pleasing Manwich sloppy joes can be served from a crock pot next to a basket of toasted buns and tasty fixings so guests can help themselves!
Ingredients and Variations
Beef: Lean or extra lean ground beef is delicious in this recipe. Make sure to drain off as much fat as possible. This recipe also works great with ground turkey or chicken. Or experiment with half ground beef and half chorizo for a spicy kick!
Manwich Sauce: The original sauce is so easy to use and doesn’t need much more to enhance its classic zesty-sweet flavor.
Veggies: Bell peppers add both crunch and flavor to sloppy joes. Choose any combination of red, yellow, orange or green peppers.
Buns: Hamburger buns are the perfect size for sloppy joes but hot dog buns also work well.
Variations
- Looking for a meatless option, swap the ground meat for cooked lentils, black beans, or rice!
- Stretch the beef mixture further by adding in diced celery, shredded carrots, or zucchini if desired.
- Add an extra kick to the sauce with your fave BBQ sauce or up the heat with a dash or two of Tabasco or some homemade chili seasoning.
- Serve with your favorite toppings like green chiles, jalapenos, cheese, sour cream, and hot sauce.
- Toast the hamburger or hot dog buns first for extra delicious sloppy joe flavor. Try serving sloppy joes as sliders, in pita pockets, or serve the sauce with cornbread muffins.
- For fewer calories and carbs, scoop Manwich sloppy joe sauce in a low-carb wrap with shredded lettuce and cheese, or add a generous scoop to a bed of salad greens and top with cheese.
How to Make Manwich Sloppy Joes
Manwich sloppy joes are a quick and hearty meal that everyone loves!
- Saute onion and ground beef in a skillet (recipe below).
- Stir in tomatoes, sauce, and peppers and simmer until sauce is thickened.
- Butter open sides of buns, sprinkle with garlic powder and bake until toasted.
Serve sauce on toasted buns or open-faced.
Storing Manwich Sloppy Joes
- Keep leftover Manwich sloppy joe sauce separate from the buns in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
- Serve leftover sauce on top of baked potatoes, hot dogs, or a zesty mac and cheese for an extra hearty and cozy dinner!
- Manwich sloppy joe sauce freezes beautifully! Make a double batch and freeze in zippered bags for up to three months for fast and filling meals!
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Manwich Sloppy Joes
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ small onion diced
- 1 pound ground beef ¾-1 pound will work
- ½ cup tomato diced (fresh or canned)
- 10.5 ounces Manwich sauce 1 can
- 2 bell pepper diced*
- 4-6 hamburger buns
- 2-3 Tablespoons butter
- 1-1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Add onion and ground beef to large skillet or frying pan on medium high heat. Cook until meat is browned, breaking up with meat chopper (or wooden spoon), about 5-7 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes, sauce, and peppers. Once it comes to a boil, reduce heat to simmer (about medium low). Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes and peppers are cooked and sauce is thickened. If sauce becomes too thick, add ¼ cup water and cook to desired thickness.
- Meanwhile, butter open sides of buns and place on a baking tray. Sprinkle lightly with garlic powder and parsley if using. Bake for 6-8 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- Serve meat sauce over buns, open faced or like a burger.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients or garnish and is an estimate. It may change based on actual ingredients and cooking methods used.
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Mmm mmm good. Candace’s husband
Hello Paul. I am glad that you enjoyed this sloppy joes recipe!
Great tomato-y Sloppy joe recipe. Candace’s husband