Authentic Sloppy Joe Recipe United States of America, North America

“Abandon table manners all ye who eat Sloppy Joe” – this warning, if any, gives the best description of this messy, filling, and economic sandwich. Apart from being one of the most popular fast foods, Sloppy Joe is often served at birthday and barbecue parties and is one of the most popular lunches in the American school cafeterias. Its preparation is quite simple and requires no special ingredients. First, a little oil is heated in a skillet to brown some finely chopped vegetables. This usually involves onions and green bell peppers, although some recipes suggest adding mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, and grated carrots. The meat and vegetables are cooked until they soften, and the liquid reduces, and then the sauce is seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce and/or ketchup, salt, and pepper. To make it spicier, you can also use Tabasco, ground pepper, and mustard. The hot sauce is spooned on split hamburger buns and served with plenty of napkins on the ... Read more