Pumpkin Sloppy Joes are the ultimate fall sloppy joe recipe! This easy sandwich is perfect for a weeknight meal, game day, tailgating, or a fall party!
Make sure to top your Sloppy Joes with my fall inspired cole slaw recipe to add a little crunch and sweetness!
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Pumpkin Sloppy Joes Are An Easy Fall Dinner Recipe!
Adding Pumpkin To Sloppy Joe Sauce Works Perfectly!
Pumpkin Sloppy Joes Are An Easy Fall Dinner Recipe!
I grew up eating Sloppy Joes…they were a go-to recipe in my mom’s dinner arsenal. What ended up happening with most meals that were on regular rotation in my childhood home, is that as soon as I moved out on my own I vowed to never eat a lot of those recipes again. Ever. This happened with the sloppy joe.
But, as time passed, the Sloppy Joe wounds were healed and I have made them an occasional dinner option in my house as an adult. I have steered clear of the Manwich version, and make them homemade, because they’re so incredibly easy there is no reason to use a shortcut.
Adding Pumpkin To Sloppy Joe Sauce Works Perfectly!
Sloppy Joes are the perfect recipe to switch up and make your own, so I thought adding pumpkin to the mix could give it fall vibes, and oh man I was right! The pumpkin adds a creaminess, and a richness that is subtle enough for even the NON-pumpkin person in your life!
I amp up the fall-ness in the recipe with a little bit of pumpkin spice, but it’s just barely there. It makes it feel like fall without tasting like a pumpkin spice drink! The balance is absolutely perfect!
Ingredients:
diced onion
lean ground beef or ground turkey
minced garlic
chili powder
kosher salt
black pepper
pumpkin pie spice
cayenne pepper
pumpkin puree
tomato sauce
How To Make Sloppy Joes…
The great thing about this recipe is it’s done in 30 minutes! Here are the easy steps:
Cook the onions in a large skillet with a little oil until softened.
Add in the ground beef or ground turkey and and cook until meat is no longer pink.
Add in the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Add in the seasonings (chili powder, salt, pepper, pumpkin pie spice, cayenne, pumpkin, and tomato sauce) and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes to combine all the flavors.
Adjust seasonings if desired.
Serve warm on buns and top with Fall Slaw!
Can Sloppy Joes Be Made In The Crock Pot?
Sure, BUT I do recommend that you soften the onions and brown the meat before adding it into the slow cooker…which basically is the majority of the work in this recipe.
But if you’re looking to use your Crock Pot, go ahead and follow steps 1 & 2 in the recipe card (cooking the onion, ground beef, and garlic) and then add that to your slow cooker. Add in the remainder of the ingredients and cook on low for 2-3 hours.
Will This Freeze?
Absolutely! Sloppy Joes are a great recipe to make ahead and freeze. Here’s how:
Follow the recipe as written.
Allow the sloppy joe mixture to cool.
Place in an airtight container, or large zip-top bag and freeze for up to 30 days.
Thaw in the refrigerator and reheat on the stove top or in the crock pot!
Make sure to try my Sloppy Joe Stew too for another fun spin on the classic!
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Pumpkin Sloppy Joes
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne (or more if you prefer more spice)
1 (15- ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 (16- ounce) can tomato sauce
8 hamburger buns
Instructions
In a large skillet heat the oil over medium heat. Add in the onions and cook for 5 minutes, or until softened.
Add in the ground beef and cook for 10 minutes, or until meat is no longer pink. Add in the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Add in the chili powder, salt, pepper, pumpkin pie spice, cayenne, pumpkin, and tomato sauce. Stir to combine. Reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes to combine all the flavors. Serve warm.
Notes
Serve on hamburger bun
Top with my Fall Cole Slaw if desired.
Store airtight in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Give your Sloppy Joe a unique spin by replacing hamburger buns with taco shells and adding a little cumin, crisp lettuce, shredded cheese, and juicy tomatoes.
Sloppy Joes are the sandwich, while Manwich is the store-bought canned sloppy joe sauce, produced by ConAgra Foods and Hunt's. While the brand markets this product as a quick and easy one-pan meal, I strongly recommend you make the sauce from scratch.
Cook beef in large skillet over medium-high heat 7 minutes or until crumbled and no longer pink, stirring occasionally; drain. Stir in Sloppy Joe sauce; heat through.
If you follow this homemade Sloppy Joe recipe, you should have the perfect consistency, but if it comes out too watery, try adding a small slurry of cornstarch with water.
There are minor variations depending on the deli, but it is always a double-decker thin sliced rye bread sandwich made with one or more types of sliced deli meat, such as turkey, ham, pastrami, corned beef, roast beef, or sliced beef tongue, along with Swiss cheese, coleslaw, and Russian dressing.
Manwich, slush burger, yum yums, dynamite, spoonburgers, tavern sandwich; a Sloppy Joe can be called by many other names. The most well-known however is Manwich.
You don't have to dash out to the store if you're out of tomato paste; tomato sauce and tomato puree are both an excellent substitute. For every 1 tablespoon of tomato paste needed, use 3 tablespoons of tomato puree or sauce.
Do you drain the meat for sloppy joes? We suggest draining the browned beef, because excess grease serves as a barrier to sloppy joe seasonings. You'll want the beef to absorb these wonderful flavors as it cooks.
It's made with ketchup, brown sugar, tomato paste, Worcestershire, chili powder, garlic, dry mustard, and a little Tobasco (if you want). That sauce coats the ground beef, onion, and bell pepper to make the filling. What's a good side dish with sloppy joes?
If your dish is a little too sweet, try rounding out the sweetness by adding flavors or ingredients that are sour, bitter, or spicy. It may be obvious not to add more sweet ingredients, but you should also stay away from salty ones since they actually bring out the sweetness in food.
For an add-in that both thickens and enhances flavor, turn to a versatile, dairy-forward ingredient: sour cream. Sour cream is a common add-in for thickening soups and sauces, but it can also be stirred into gravy for a touch of tang and a smooth, creamy finish.
One of them starts in Havana, Cuba. There, a man named José García served a sandwich based on a Cuban dish called ropa vieja.García also sold iced seafood in his restaurant, and the floor was often wet from melted ice. This led some customers to tease García for having a “sloppy” restaurant.
Unlike traditional can Sloppy Joes, which are often loaded with unhealthy additives and preservatives, Sloppy Janes are made with lean meat, low-fat ingredients, and a variety of fresh vegetables. They are easy to make and require only a few simple ingredients.
How to Substitute Tomato Sauce or Puree for Tomato Paste. You don't have to dash out to the store if you're out of tomato paste; tomato sauce and tomato puree are both an excellent substitute. For every 1 tablespoon of tomato paste needed, use 3 tablespoons of tomato puree or sauce.
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