Description
Savory, buttery, and tangy, these homemade sloppy joes pack bold flavor with ranch and au jus seasoning, pepperoncini punch, and juicy ground beef all ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
- 1 tablespoon au jus seasoning
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini juice (from the jar)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
- Coleslaw (optional, for serving)
- Buns, mayonnaise, sweet pickles (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef and chopped onions for 8–10 minutes until beef is cooked and onions are soft. Drain excess fat.
- Reduce heat to medium and stir in butter, garlic powder, ranch seasoning, au jus seasoning, sliced pepperoncini, pepperoncini juice, and beef broth.
- Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy.
- Optional: Toast buns in a separate skillet with olive oil until golden.
- Assemble sandwiches with mayonnaise, sloppy joe mixture, and optional coleslaw or sweet pickles.
Notes
Butter smooths out tangy flavors don't skip it. Let the sauce thicken to cling properly to the meat. Toasted buns add texture. Use lettuce wraps or gluten-free buns for special diets. Store leftovers up to 4 days or freeze for 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
