Make-Ahead Sloppy Joes Recipe

Make-Ahead Sloppy Joes Recipe Make-Ahead Sloppy Joes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 4

"I frequently made big batches of these flavorful filled buns when our six children were growing up," relates Alyne Fuller of Odessa, Texas. "Having the zesty sandwiches in the freezer was such a time-saver on busy days. Now my kids make them for their families."

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Make-Ahead Sloppy Joes Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 14-16 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound bulk pork sausage
  • 1 pound ground beef
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  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 14 to 16 sandwich buns, split
  • 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions

  • In a large skillet, cook the sausage, beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.Remove the centers from the tops and bottoms of each bun. Tear removed bread into small pieces; add to skillet. Set buns aside.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients into sausage mixture. Spoon about 1/3 cupful onto the bottom of each bun; replace tops. Wrap individually in heavy-duty foil.
  • Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until heated through or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • To use frozen sandwiches: Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 14-16 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 sandwich equals 294 calories, 12 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 24 mg cholesterol, 672 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 14 g protein.

Originally published as Make-Ahead Sloppy Joes in Quick Cooking January/February 1999, p36

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Reviewed on Aug. 08, 2011 by cdunks

My husband loved these, said they were one of best recipes I had made in a while. I personally didn't think they were that spectacular, but I will definitely keep a batch of them in the freezer

 
 

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