Spicy Sloppy Joes Recipe

Side view of a plate of two spicy sloppy joes in soft buns.

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Spicy Sloppy Joes are a bold twist on the classic sandwich, featuring seasoned ground beef simmered in a tangy tomato-based sauce with a fiery kick from sriracha sauce. Served on a soft bun, they're the perfect blend of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors for a satisfying, messy meal!

Course Main Dish, Sandwich

Cuisine American

Keyword spicy sloppy joes

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 330kcal

Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup white onion - diced
1/2 cup bell pepper (any color) - diced
1 pound 90% lean ground beef
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup sriracha sauce
2 Tablespoons yellow mustard
2 Tablespoons tomato paste
2 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1-2 Tablespoons brown sugar
sandwich buns and pickles - to serve

Instructions

Brown Beef. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and add diced onions, bell peppers, ground beef, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Cook until the beef is browned and cooked through, using a spatula to break up the beef. Stir frequently.
If using beef with a high fat content, you may want to drain it. Otherwise, it's ok to skip this step.
2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 cup white onion, 1/2 cup bell pepper (any color), 1 pound 90% lean ground beef, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Add remaining ingredients. Then add the yellow mustard, ketchup, sriracha sauce, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar. Stir well and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook an additional 15-20 minutes, adding water as needed to moisten. (I added between 1/4 - 1/2 cup of water as it cooked.)
2 Tablespoons yellow mustard, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup sriracha sauce, 2 Tablespoons tomato paste, 2 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1-2 Tablespoons brown sugar
Serve. Serve spicy sloppy joes on some soft burger buns with slices of dill pickles.
sandwich buns and pickles

Notes

To prevent the buns from getting too soggy, toast the buns and add sloppy Joe mixture right before serving.
Store leftover sloppy Joe mixture in an airtight container in your refrigerator for 3-4 days.
To freeze, let sloppy joes cool completely and store it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat on the stovetop or microwave before serving.

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