What makes these Sloppy Joes truly special? We’ve cleverly tucked nutritious vegetables right into the savory sauce—your little ones will never know they’re getting an extra dose of goodness with every bite! The secret blend of spices adds just the right amount of excitement without overwhelming young taste buds, creating a flavor that bridges the gap between kid-approved and adult-satisfying.
Whether you’re cooking over an open flame or at your camp stove, this foolproof recipe comes together in just one pan with minimal cleanup—because who wants to spend their outdoor adventure scrubbing dishes? Pile these saucy, hearty Joes onto soft buns and watch as they become an instant camping tradition that’ll have your family requesting them long after you’ve returned home.
Simple ingredients. Big flavors. Unforgettable memories.
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Check out the video from our trip up to Grande Isle Vermont where we had these great Sloppy Joes while we talked about Adam Sandler’s song Lunch Lady Land and his ties to the New Hampshire schools that may have inspired the song.
Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Garlic Infused Olive Oil
- 1 /3 cup Bell Pepper Finely Chopped
- 1/3 cup Sweet Onion Finely Chopped
- 1/3 cup Celery Finely Chopped
- 1 lb Ground Beef Or Ground Turkey
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 2/3 cup Ketchup
- 1/3 cup Water
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Packed
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tsp Ground Mustard
- 1/2 tsp Chipolite Chile Powder
- 1/4-1/2 tsp Mother-In-Laws Chile Flakes
Instructions
- Heat the garlic infused olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once heated add the bell pepper, onion, and celery. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until the veggies soft and the onions start to caramelize. Remove from pan.
- Brown the ground beef in the pan, season with salt and pepper. Break the beef down into fine crumbles, 5 - 10 minutes. Drain any the excess fat from the pan.
- Return the cooked vegetables to the pan and add the tomato paste. Mix until the tomato paste is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Mix the ketchup, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, ground mustard, chipotle chile powder and chile flakes. Add the mixture to the ground beef and vegetables. Simmer for 5 - 10 minutes.
- Serve over hamburger buns and enjoy.
