Sloppy Josephs

Sloppy Josephs are the grown-up version of sloppy Joe’s! With crispy bacon, sliced avocado and completed with a fried egg (with the delicious runny yolk!) on top!

Don’t laugh at the name. I know you want to.

This isn’t a sammich that should be messed with. I mean look at it one impressive sloppy j.

To Make These Sloppy Josephs You Will Need:

• reserved bacon fat – Or substitute with light olive oil.
• ground beef – I like to use a blend of 85/15 and 90/10.
• yellow onion – Lends subtle onion flavor.
• ketchup – Homemade or store-bought. This is the base of the sauce and rounds out all of the flavors in this recipe.
• white vinegar  – Lends acidity and tang.
• prepared yellow mustard – Adds a tart and tangy flavor.
• kosher salt – Enhances the flavor of the recipe.
• freshly ground black pepper – This will add some subtle bite and flavor.
• paprika – Adds color and subtle flavor.
• sugar – Lends a touch of sweetness.
• sturdy rolls or buns – I like to use toasted brioche.
• bacon – I like to use thick cut applewood smoked bacon for this recipe.
• avocado – Lends delicious creaminess.
• fried eggs – Add richness and delicious flavor.

The sauce is sweet and savory and perfect. It does call for ketchup, which I know some of my friends have strong feelings about it. But I of course will share with you my homemade ketchup recipe and you can feel free to use in place of reg-o ketchup.

It all comes together so quickly. While the sauce simmers you can crisp up the bacon, fry up some eggs and slice up an avocado. Then pla-dow! It’s done.

And of course I served with an adult beverage.

Then I happily shoved this sandwich into my face and gave myself the ultimate sloppy j stache. Because why not?

Enjoy! And if you give this Sloppy Josephs recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

No ratings yet

Leave a Review »

Yield: 6 servings

Sloppy Josephs

Sloppy Joseph’s are the grown-up version of sloppy Joe’s! With crispy bacon, sliced avocado and completed with a fried egg (with the delicious runny yolk!) on top!

Prep Time: 20 minutes mins

Cook Time: 20 minutes mins

Total Time: 40 minutes mins

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon bacon fat, or use olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 1½ pounds ground beef , I like a blend of 90/10 and 85/15
• 1½ cups ketchup
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3/4 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 6 sturdy buns, or crusty rolls
• 6 slices thick cut bacon, cooked until crispy
• 1 large avocado , sliced
• 6 eggs, fried

Instructions 

• Heat bacon fat (reserved from cooking the bacon) or oil in a dutch oven over medium heat.
• Add the diced onion and saute for 8 minutes or until soft and translucent.
• Next add in the ground beef, using a spatula to break it into crumbles. Cook until no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess fat.
• To the onions and beef, add the ketchup, water, sugar, mustard, salt, pepper and paprika. Stir until combined.
• Bring to a simmer, reduce to low and cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring ocassionally.
• Divide sloppy Joseph mixture onto toasted buns or crusty rolls. Top with bacon, avocado and fried egg.

Serving: 1sandwich, Calories: 643kcal, Carbohydrates: 46g, Protein: 31g, Fat: 37g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 17g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 247mg, Sodium: 1121mg, Potassium: 794mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 21g, Vitamin A: 600IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 138mg, Iron: 5mg

Author: Laurie McNamara

Course: Mains & Entrees

Cuisine: American

This recipe was inspired by damndelicious.net.