Homemade Sloppy Joe Dry Mix
Keep dinner simple with this Homemade Sloppy Joe Dry Mix! Made with pantry spices you probably already have, this blend turns ground beef, ketchup, and water into a rich, sweet-and-savory filling in minutes. Mix up a batch, keep it on hand, and enjoy classic Sloppy Joes anytime the craving hits.
Servings: 24 tablespoons mix (enough for 8 pounds of ground beef)
Calories: 73kcal
Ingredients
Sloppy Joe Dry Mix
- ½ cup dried minced onion
- ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 ½ tablespoons dry mustard powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
To Make Sloppy Joes
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 tablespoons sloppy joe mix
- ¾ cup (204 g) ketchup
- ⅓ cup water
- hamburger buns, toasted, for serving
Instructions
To Make the Dry Mix
- Whisk all ingredients together in a medium bowl until well combined. This makes about 1 ½ cups of dry mix, or enough for about 8 pounds of ground beef.*
- Transfer to an airtight jar or container and store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
To Make Sloppy Joes
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in 3 tablespoons of the dry sloppy joe mix, ketchup, and water. Mix well to combine.
- Simmer over medium-low heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Serve warm on toasted hamburger buns.
Notes
*If you’re making Sloppy Joes for just 1 pound of ground beef and don’t want to prepare the full batch of seasoning, whisk together:
- 1 ½ tablespoons dried minced onion
- 1 ½ tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Nutrition
Serving: 3tablespoons dry mix | Calories: 73kcal