Tavern-Style Sloppy Joes Using Frozen Meat

Savory tavern-style sloppy Joe sandwich made with frozen ground beef steaming hot on a bun.

Tavern-Style Sloppy Joes Using Frozen Meat

Margareta ~ www.maxonmade.com

Learn how to make tavern-style sloppy joes using frozen ground beef—no thawing needed. A savory loose meat sandwich dinner perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 10

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 246 kcal

Equipment

1 InstantPot

Ingredients

2 lbs Ground Beef
1 cup Chopped onion
1/4 cup Brown sugar
1 tbsp Cider vinegar
1 tbsp Mustard
1 tbsp Chili powder
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup Ketchup
1 can Tomato paste 6 oz
1/2 tsp Sea salt
1/4 tsp Garlic powder
1/8 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

Slow Cook On High

Add all of the ingredients to your InstantPot and slow cook on high.
Check every couple of hours to break up the meat and ensure it thaws quickly and cooks evenly.

Pressure Cook

If you need this fast, pressure cook the beef to thaw it first.
Set it on a trivet inside your InstantPot.
Add 1 cup water, and pressure cook it for 15 minutes.
Quick release, break apart, add all other ingredients and pressure cook for 5 more minutes, or saute until thick.

Stovetop

If you don’t have an InstantPot, you can cook it in a skillet!
Just place frozen meat over medium/high heat, cover with a lid to help it thaw, and break the meat up with a spatula every few minutes until it's fully cooked.
Then, add the rest of the ingredients and cook over med-low heat until thickened.
Serve on hamburger buns or bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 14gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 441mgPotassium: 444mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 493IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 2mg

Keyword frozen ground beef, InstantPot, loose meat, tavern

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