Shortcut Sloppy Joes Recipe

Name: Shortcut Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 carrots, grated; 1 small yellow onion, grated; One 15-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes; 2 cooked burgers (3 ounces each), crumbled; 2 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Salt and pepper, to taste; 4 soft sandwich buns

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 carrots, grated
1 small yellow onion, grated
One 15-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
2 cooked burgers (3 ounces each), crumbled
2 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 soft sandwich buns

1
Heat the olive oil in a 4-quart pot over medium-low heat until shimmering, 1 to 2 minutes.
2
Add the carrots and onions.
3
Saute, stirring a few times, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes, being careful not to burn the onions.
4
Add the tomatoes, meat, sugar, tomato paste, paprika, Worcestershire sauce and cinnamon.
5
Stir in 1/2 cup of water.
6
Increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Reduce the heat to a simmer.
9
Cook until the meat and carrots are tender, 20 to 25 minutes,.
10
To serve, lay the bottom of the buns onto a platter, or onto individual dishes.
11
Spoon an even amount of filling on top, and cover with the bun tops.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 carrots, grated, 1 small yellow onion, grated, One 15-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Shortcut Sloppy Joes falls under the General 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.

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Shortcut Sloppy Joes

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Variations & substitutions

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