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Sloppy Joe Mix Recipe

This homemade Sloppy Joe mix is made with seasoned ground beef, fresh veggies, and a savory-sweet sauce that balances tangy mustard, ketchup, and a hint of spice. Perfect for family dinners, casual gatherings, or a freezer-friendly batch cook!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or ghee/avocado oil
  • 1 –2 tablespoons garlic minced
  • ¼ cup yellow onion diced
  • ¼ cup red onion diced
  • ½ –1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce omit for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Toppings:
  • Hamburger buns gluten-free if desired
  • Cheese slices regular or dairy-free
  • Dijon mustard
  • Burger pickles
  • Quick pickled onions

Method
 

  1. Heat oil or ghee in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add diced onions and bell pepper; cook until softened.
  4. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess grease.
  5. Stir in mustard, ketchup, coconut sugar, soy sauce, salt, pepper, tomato paste, chili powder.
  6. Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Mix well.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/sloppy-joe-mix-recipe/

Notes

• Use ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter or vegetarian version.
• Coconut sugar adds natural sweetness, but brown sugar works too.
• The mix stores well in the fridge for 4 days and freezes beautifully.