Description
This Monster Sloppy Joes recipe is a fun and flavorful twist on the classic sloppy joe sandwich, featuring a hearty ground beef mixture simmered in Manwich sauce, served on sesame seed buns with playful olive ‘eyes’ for a monster-themed presentation that’s perfect for parties or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Sloppy Joe Mix
- 2 lbs. 93/7 ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 24 oz. can Manwich sauce
For Assembling
- 8 sesame seed hamburger buns
- 16 green olives
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Place the ground beef in a saucepan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Cook until the beef is thoroughly browned, breaking it apart with a spatula for even cooking.
- Add Sauce and Simmer: Pour in the 24 oz. can of Manwich sauce and stir well to coat all the meat. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spoon the sloppy joe mixture generously onto the bottom halves of the sesame seed buns.
- Add Olives ‘Monster Eyes’: Place the top bun on each sandwich. Skewer two green olives with a toothpick to create ‘monster eyes’ and stick them into the top of each bun to complete the spooky look.
- Serve: Serve immediately while warm, perfect for a casual, fun meal.
Notes
- For a leaner option, use lean ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
- If you want a spicier flavor, add a dash of hot sauce or chili powder with the Manwich.
- These sandwiches pair well with classic sides like fries, coleslaw, or a fresh green salad.
- Olives add a fun visual but can be omitted or replaced with small pickles for different flavor and look.
- Leftover sloppy joe meat can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: sloppy joes, ground beef sandwich, kid-friendly dinner, quick dinner, easy recipe, Manwich, sandwich, monster-themed food
