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Detroit Sloppy Joes

Detroit — Mother recipe · en it

A classic American dish, Detroit Sloppy Joes are a delightful mixture of ground beef and sauce.

⏱️ 20 min prep + 15 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile

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Ingredients

  • 500 g of ground beef
  • 2 onions
  • 200 ml of barbecue sauce
  • 100 ml of ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of sugar
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 tomato
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 100 g of soaked bread
  • Oil for frying

Method

  1. In a pan, sauté the chopped onions and red onion in a bit of oil.
  2. Add the ground beef and cook until fully done.
  3. In a separate container, mix the barbecue sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, and sugar.
  4. Add the sauce to the cooked meat and mix well.
  5. Place a soaked bread slice with the meat and sauce, cover it, and fry in a pan until golden.
  6. Place the sloppy joe on a plate and serve immediately.

The story

Detroit Sloppy Joes trace their origins back to the 1930s when a jeweler named Louis' Cafe in Detroit began serving this quick snack.

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