Devilishly Good: Sriracha Jalapeno Honey Sloppy Joes

Devilish Sriracha Jalapeno Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes have gotten a bad rap in history over the years, haven’t they? When I think of Sloppy Joes I usually revert to some bad memories of the hair-netted lunch ladies in frocks serving them up on plastic trays in the cafeteria along with a side of some mushy peas and corn with a dried up chocolate chip cookie, along with the scary smells that came out of the school kitchen back in those days.

Devilish Sriracha Jalapeno Sloppy Joes

I had some extra ground beef in the freezer and wanted to make something different. Not another burger. Or meatloaf. Or batch of spaghetti and meatballs. But something I haven’t had in a loooonnnggg time, and Sloppy Joes fit the bill. But how could I remake this old-fashioned simple sandwich a bit tastier and appealing without looking like a big plate of mush?

Devilish Sriracha Jalapeno Sloppy Joes

I was determined to take these elementary school BBQ sammies to the next level by kicking them up a notch in heat level. I added some sliced jalapeños and Sriracha and some hot pepper sauce to the mix to give it some nice spiciness, but kept the caramel sweet undertones by mixing some honey into the brown sugar, and used Cabernet vinegar and shallots which are also a bit sweeter than traditional onion and help balance out the spicy heat a bit more.

Devilish Sriracha Jalapeno Sloppy Joes

The result was a perfectly sweet and spicy sauce mixed with the ground beef and peppers and jalapeños in every bite. Served on a buttered toasted bun, with a side of pickles and chips. YUM. What would have been even better is some melted cheese on the buns, which I highly recommend. So don’t be afraid of that old school cafeteria food – if you make it yourself and give it a little twist, it’s actually quite spectacular. And devilishy delicious.

Devilishly Good: Sriracha Jalapeno Sloppy Joes

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Yield: 6

Sloppy Joes with a kick! Made with Sriracha and Jalapenos for heat, plus tangy Dijon mustard, Worcestershire, honey and brown sugar for some sweetness.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 shallots, diced (or 1 medium onion)
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup diced jalapenos
  • 1 pound ground beef/sirloin
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha hot sauce (less or more to taste)
  • 1/2 tablespoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Cabernet vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon local honey
  • 1 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 6 large Kaiser sandwich rolls (sesame or onion or poppy)

Instructions

  1. Heat oil and butter in a large saute pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the shallots and red pepper and cook for about 5 minutes until soft.
  3. Add the garlic and jalapenos and cook for another minute or so, stirring often.
  4. Add the ground beef and cook for about 10 minutes until no longer pink.
  5. Stir in water, tomato sauce, ketchup, Sriracha, red pepper flakes, Worcestershire, mustard, vinegar, brown sugar, honey and all the seasonings and bring to a bubbling simmer.
  6. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered, for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, to let all the flavors meld together.
  7. Toast or grill the sandwich rolls (buttered, if you like). You can also melt some cheese on the buns for some extra cheesy flavor.
  8. Top the bottom of the buns with the Sloppy Joe mixture and serve hot.
  9. Serve with a side of pickles and crispy chips.

Notes

Serve on buttered toasted or grilled buns with a side of pickles and chips. Can also melt cheese on the buns before topping with Sloppy Joe mixture.

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