Lunch Lady Sloppy Joes Recipe

Name: Lunch Lady Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 whole Large Sweet Onion, Minced Finely; Bacon Fat Or Olive Oil, For Sauteeing; 1 clove Garlic, Pressed Through A Garlic Press; 1 pound Ground Round; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder (I Like Ancho Chili Powder); 2 teaspoons Yellow Mustard, Or To Taste; 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Tomato Sauce; 1/4 cups Water; 1 pinch Sugar; 2 dashes Worcestershire Sauce; Kosher Salt And Black Pepper To Taste; 8 sticks Mozzarella String Cheese, At Room Temperature; 8 whole Hot Dog Buns, Toasted; Green Onions, For Garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 whole Large Sweet Onion, Minced Finely
Bacon Fat Or Olive Oil, For Sauteeing
1 clove Garlic, Pressed Through A Garlic Press
1 pound Ground Round
1- 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder (I Like Ancho Chili Powder)
2 teaspoons Yellow Mustard, Or To Taste
1 can (15 Oz. Size) Tomato Sauce
1/4 cups Water
1 pinch Sugar
2 dashes Worcestershire Sauce
Kosher Salt And Black Pepper To Taste
8 sticks Mozzarella String Cheese, At Room Temperature
8 whole Hot Dog Buns, Toasted
Green Onions, For Garnish (optional)

1
Saute the onions in bacon fat (or olive oil).
2
Once translucent and soft, add the garlic; cook for one minute.
3
Add the ground round and cook thoroughly.
4
Use a potato masher to break up the meat into small pieces.
5
Add the ancho chili powder, mustard, tomato sauce, water and a pinch of sugar to the meat mixture.
6
Stir, and then add a few drops of Worcestershire sauce to taste.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Simmer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes.
9
Place the cheese sticks inside the toasted buns and top with the sloppy Joe sauce.
10
Sprinkle with green onions or anything else your heart desires and serve!
11
The sloppy sauce makes 4 cups so you may have leftovers!

794

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 whole Large Sweet Onion, Minced Finely, Bacon Fat Or Olive Oil, For Sauteeing, 1 clove Garlic, Pressed Through A Garlic Press, 1 pound Ground Round, and more.

Yes, Lunch Lady Sloppy Joes falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lunch Lady Sloppy Joes

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Variations & substitutions

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