How to Make Your Favorite Childhood Sloppy Joes
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3 жыл бұрынIn this episode, Elle Simone shows host Bridget Lancaster a new way to make Classic Sloppy Joes.
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@chefdingo 3 жыл бұрын
I work in a cafeteria and as soon as I became head cook I scrapped our horrible sloppy joe recipe that was more like candied hamburger swimming in grease and replaced it with this recipe. Customers can't get enough of it, if anyone asks for the recipe I give all the credit to ATK.
@geezermann7865 3 жыл бұрын
Good for you, great story! More power to you in your career.
@LTDANMAN44 Жыл бұрын
THIS IS WHAT HEAD CHEFS DO. HORRAY I BET YOUR CUSTOMERS LOVE YOU
@joeyeakin4460 11 ай бұрын
Well good for you lmfao😅
@Jasen-Richie 5 ай бұрын
Right on! 👍
@ICgay4 2 ай бұрын
Yasss I wish I was at your school
@exhaustedbutupbeat1214 3 жыл бұрын
More episodes with Elle, please. She's clearly a genius in the kitchen, and has a good spirit, too.
@geezermann7865 3 жыл бұрын
@@sandrah7512 I didn't know that, thanks. I know that the new shows on PBS are not done at their test kitchen studio. I saw Elle do a great recipe from her home. She has changed since I saw her on this show. She is a very good cook as well.
@sarrel48 2 жыл бұрын
@@geezermann7865 this is true. Elle has a podcast called the walk-in intimate conversation between chefs and life of being one
@oneitalia2312 2 жыл бұрын
@@geezermann7865 Yes, Elle has changed. She no longer dyes her hair Cobalt Blue.
@geezermann7865 2 жыл бұрын
@@oneitalia2312 She also lost a lot of weight.
@crimsonfancy 2 жыл бұрын
@@sandrah7512 Thank you for the details. I noticed that you follow several cooking channels and as a curious person I wish to know which one has inspired your cooking most. I follow many of the same but if you were to choose one, top favorite, which would it be? Only for fun and hoping to learn of a new channel from a fellow food and cooking lover. 😋🥂
@LVVMCMLV 3 жыл бұрын
More budget friendly recipes like this please....
@eddiecollins231 2 жыл бұрын
Made this for dinner it’s amazing taste it’s not sloppy at all…it’s so delicious
@59prettywoman1 2 жыл бұрын
I love watching these segments when you break down the science of cooking. My Sloppy Joe's aren't sloppy either. Love the idea of the baking soda and the corn starch slurry at the end.
@gk6993 3 жыл бұрын
And for today's science lesson. Seriously, thank you for explaining this.
@Lynnpaperweight 2 жыл бұрын
We had sloppy joes as a simple meal with tater tots, growing up. My mother buttered and toasted the buns, and we had them open faced. So good. I made them recently, and they're still good! Good childhood memories.
@ohreally... Жыл бұрын
They're even better on the tots, without the bun, and some cheese sauce.
@johndonahue8293 Жыл бұрын
Sloppy Joes and Tots for the win!!!
@bigpapichurro5197 3 ай бұрын
I got what you had open faced right here!!! 🕺🗿🐓
@Rogue_Squatcher 3 жыл бұрын
Add a smear of French onion chip dip on the bun for an even tastier treat!! Our family loves them
@simonalyneenderz3247 3 жыл бұрын
I love that smear idea! Thank you!
@righteyeartistry156 3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting idea.
@alexandriadobert5763 5 ай бұрын
We do this. It's so good.
@SStoll-dz1cp 2 жыл бұрын
Just made this..with everything here but I remember them with minced bell peppers with the onions! Turned out great!
@jeanettebarr9090 3 жыл бұрын
“Joe walked a few blocks uptown”!!!!! 🤣😂🤣 Bridgett! - you are hilarious. I will make this to intro my grandson to the SJ. You are both lovely ladies who are so enjoyable, entertaining and informative to watch. Thx so much.
@helenabasquette7222 3 жыл бұрын
gotta have green and red bell peppers they add a good flavor
@XzTS-Roostro 3 жыл бұрын
Bridget literally released her inner Ron Swanson and said what most men would say at the table, "if I wanted a salad I'd order one."
@mdoe37 2 жыл бұрын
love that!
@crimsonfancy 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed! I do always order the salad too though. 😊
@EllyTaliesinBingle 2 жыл бұрын
Lol
@ETBrenner 3 жыл бұрын
Cool trick with the baking soda, both for the meat and the onions. Going to save that up for future reference.
@CBray-hq7jc 2 жыл бұрын
You can also use the soda dry on meant to enhance & ensure a good searing.
@tony_25or6to4 3 жыл бұрын
We use Bennett's Chili Sauce instead of ketchup. And maybe a little yellow mustard 1/2tsp.
@fnjesusfreak 3 жыл бұрын
I use taco spice.
@ToddTinley 3 жыл бұрын
@@fnjesusfreak lol........
@eckankar7756 2 жыл бұрын
I make and can my own chili sauce...it is so much better
@PastorJack1957 3 жыл бұрын
Baking soda is also the secret of carmalized onions. Add just a bit and a one hour cooking turns into 15 minutes Carmelized onions. Don't forget the salt & pepper!
@TurboBinch 3 жыл бұрын
That's exactly what they said in the video 😉
@VarongTangkitphithakphon 3 жыл бұрын
that's what i just discovered and curry is the first thing come into my mind
@PastorJack1957 3 жыл бұрын
@@VarongTangkitphithakphon I'm glad you like it with curry. I, personally, do not care for curry. But, please, enjoy!
@MaZEEZaM 3 жыл бұрын
@@PastorJack1957 How can you not like curry, there are a million different kinds from many different countries and cuisines. Butter chicken for instance, an Indian curry or massaman curry from Thailand, sweet Japanese curries and many, many others.
@PastorJack1957 3 жыл бұрын
@@MaZEEZaM because my particular taste palette doesn't care for it. I'm sure I enjoy things you may not.
@whatever007ism 3 жыл бұрын
I love sloppy Joe’s! Thank You for the recipe. It’s close to my recipe except I use a Roma tomato in place of the paste. I use the pickles and a slice of Kraft American cheese, sometimes thin slices of sweet onions. Vidalia onion when in season. Yum.
@mikebryant4596 2 жыл бұрын
We grew up on sloppy Joes and We still make these as often as we can. Thanks for sharing
@cdfaulk 2 жыл бұрын
Love Elle and love the show. Love the cooking tips for when I’m in a serious mood and the comparisons for fun. Thanks
@debbiedewberry4718 2 жыл бұрын
I like my Joe's dripping down my hand. This is the neat adult style! I am a kid at heart for sloppy joe's Messy is best! 😀!
@oneitalia2312 2 жыл бұрын
Thought that's what the potato chips were on the plate for to scoop up the meat that fell from the sandwich!
@crimsonfancy 2 жыл бұрын
@@oneitalia2312 Of course! When I was a kid we often had sloppy joes because at that time, my wonderfully talented mother was still adding recipes to her collection and her kids would only buy-in on the staples. Two out of three of my mother's sons would put the potato chips *on* the sloppy joe sandwich and they were always crinkle cut style to hold up to the moisture. 😉 40 years and more later we all love to cook but I was the only one who chose to do it professionally.
@faithcastillo9597 2 жыл бұрын
Love peppers and onions in my Sloppy Joes. And love the crunch of a good onion on the side.
@wright96d 2 жыл бұрын
I've made this recipe probably a dozen times since I discovered it. It's just so delicious.
@franktwining5981 3 жыл бұрын
Bridget and Elle work well together. Keep up the good work ladies
@ks7343 2 жыл бұрын
Ooooh! A classic made even better! Yes, more Elle!
@kellyhamilton460 2 жыл бұрын
Love the science and because it is midnight, I will make these tomorrow!!! Thank you! I can taste them now.
@MisterMister5893 3 жыл бұрын
Even though these videos are old I really appreciate the consistency in these times,
@potterygogo 6 ай бұрын
We made this tonight and it was awesome! Total yum!
@e.b.1728 4 ай бұрын
Just curious if you followed this recipe to the letter or if you incorporated your own minor changes. Would love to know!
@potterygogo 4 ай бұрын
@@e.b.1728Followed it exactly as they did it. So much better than the grocery market canned stuff.
@michelleread247 3 жыл бұрын
Totally making these this week, thank you!
@davidjackson4308 23 күн бұрын
I grew up eating Sloppy Joe's and still love them, and will be trying this recipe for sure. One thing I've done since having kids, that you may want to try, is I serve them with hot dog buns. They taste the same as hamburger buns, but the meat doesn't fall all over the place.
@uppercut70 3 жыл бұрын
These are GOOOOOD! Eating one right now...the pickles are a nice touch! I added a little more ketchup, toasted the buns and they are perfect!
@carmenfarmer337 2 жыл бұрын
Cole slaw is also good on Sloppy Joes
@carolync6446 7 ай бұрын
Do you use dill or bread and butter pickles?
@kittyhasclaws2807 2 жыл бұрын
We made this, and both my husband and father inlaw loved them. Keeping this recipe
@skyler951 3 жыл бұрын
I like firm onion, to each its own.
@tlnn6598 2 жыл бұрын
So good looking! I think the last time I had one was back in the 1960’s. 2021 - I’ll give it another shot. Thanks!
@darrylnelson05 2 жыл бұрын
I would love to be able to recreate the sloppy joe's served in my high school cafeteria.
@meredith3588 2 жыл бұрын
I always wonder if everything tasted so good in high school because I was so hungry by the time lunch period rolled around.
@therealnancycarol Жыл бұрын
I believe there are more people eating sloppy joes then anyone realizes. I have them made from scratch, no sugar at all. They're so good. I always add a little green bell pepper, but everyone should make theirs the way they like them. 💕💕💕
@melaneymattson3733 3 жыл бұрын
I agree that all the Sloppy Joes I've had in the past were always toooooo sweet! Have to try this. Thanks Elle, Melaney from SoCal
@revmaillet 3 жыл бұрын
A lot of recipes have carrot and other veggies in it is because that is the only way to get some kids to eat their veggies.. plus they add their own flavor.
@davidroman1654 3 жыл бұрын
Best ever Sloppy Joes are very simple -- 1 lb ground meat well browned and drained then equal parts (best guess at equal parts) mustard, ketsup, and BBQ sauce. A little more or less of any of the three depending on you taste. A little salt and pepper on the meat while it is cooking of course.
@christ5633 2 ай бұрын
Wonderful! Your team, meaning every member, is magnificent! THANKS!
@richardfabrizio8998 2 жыл бұрын
Wow just made this!! The best recipe eva. Thanks
@milfordcivic6755 2 жыл бұрын
A sandwich is a sandwich but a Manwich is a meal!
@gregorywalker4997 2 жыл бұрын
bookmarked! a gotta try recipe. looks pretty simple ( and i need that). thanks.
@cocoj126 3 жыл бұрын
Except for the baking soda, it is very close to my mother's recipe. Thank you! I'm going to try this!
@mddell58 2 жыл бұрын
But, it's the baking soda that really helps the overall texture, etc. Yum!
@DiegoOrtiz-jl1hg Жыл бұрын
Thank you Soo much. I love this show!
@jamesmontgomery1785 7 ай бұрын
Very good thanks for the recipe
@LL-lj1kq 2 жыл бұрын
I made this last night, we enjoyed it very much. Delicious
@joannenardi8956 3 жыл бұрын
This recipe has become a big fave in our house. So delicious.
@rthomas2928 3 жыл бұрын
Ours too
@richardengelhardt582 9 ай бұрын
My aunt taught me to make SJs exactly this way, but usually I leave out the ketchup, maybe up the chili flakes a little, add a little vinegar at the end, as they did. Then -- following my mother's lead, I lightly toast a large soft bun and serve with raw Bermuda onion, thinly sliced, a slice of beefstake tomato from my garden, and leaves of a crunchy lettuce (like Gem.) My younger brother and my kids like them without those veg garnishes but with pickles. One of my sons, who is a chili afficianado, puts on a squirt of SriRacha sauce.😋
@AnthonyStoneWilliams Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
@MaZEEZaM 3 жыл бұрын
Nice recipe and tips, thanks.
@Icon328 2 жыл бұрын
Perfect recipe! Great flavor.
@Lovmike20 3 жыл бұрын
Looks good but I always have to add green peppers in it
@jjpp2216 3 жыл бұрын
I don’t even like green peppers and yet that sounds absolutely perfect this time.
@Lovmike20 3 жыл бұрын
@@jjpp2216 it makes it so much better 😌
@MNms-ny1gl 3 жыл бұрын
Peppers and beef whether sweet bell peppers or spicier chiles, are a marriage made in Heaven.
@MaZEEZaM 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, green capsicum would be nice as would some lettuce or rocket on the bun for some freshness.
@centralparocker8886 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely...!!!
@jeffj2495 3 жыл бұрын
Looks amazing!
@greystorm9974 Жыл бұрын
This looks sooooo good. I love the scientific approach
@e.b.1728 4 ай бұрын
I love it when they explain the science in the cooking!
@nerybarb4309 Жыл бұрын
I love all you do. ! Thanks!
@srt10h4rml3ss Жыл бұрын
I love using a Brioche bun toasted or even a big fat Portuguese bun (my favourite) with a hint of shredded herb Havarti on the bottom. I'm definitely giving this a go but those couple items are a staple in my household with my very own not so sloppy joes.
@Pgschool37 2 жыл бұрын
Perfect Sloppy Joe consistency! This looks like it doesn't make the bread so soggy.
@markw208 2 жыл бұрын
Lots of chemistry in the cooking. Almost like Alton Brown. It helps to know what’s going on when you’re cooking. The results look interesting, I will try it this weekend👍
@MsShababy01 2 жыл бұрын
More episodes with Elle please 😊
@laddalton2265 3 жыл бұрын
.5 C ketchup .5 C chili sauce 1 small onion chopped plus 1 Tablespoon Worcester. 1 lb ground beef. Best an easiest sloppy joes ever. Been making these for 40 years. Never tasted better.
@T0beyeus 2 жыл бұрын
I tried this and it came out great!
@cdfaulk 2 жыл бұрын
Who knew baking soda would make it MELT. We tried it tonight and loved it!!!
@RosyRosie42 3 жыл бұрын
I hate fighting with Joe! That’s why I never make them. I’m a neat freak, lol! This sounds perfect for me ☺️
@ryandavis280 2 жыл бұрын
love their sense of humor
@mermaidFl 2 жыл бұрын
Sloppy Joe's was one of my favorite things to eat in school lunch in Middle School
@markcollins2666 2 жыл бұрын
I was so glad to learn that they served them for lunch, often, in the Army. All through my 20 year career. It would be a shame if they didn't, anymore.
@jeannet7443 2 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to try this recipe. I love the science behind the ingredients used.
@sallyb.wiliams5869 2 жыл бұрын
I love how Elle fries eggs! It’s the BEST!
@michaelbagdazian131 Ай бұрын
Phenomenal recipe!
@mkh78 2 жыл бұрын
I am in Australia. Made this tonight and it was a hit with everyone. We don't have this dish here but have a similar Savoury Mince usually served on toast. I liked the consistency you created here.
@kenoking3162 2 жыл бұрын
That sounds like SOS
@kenoking3162 2 жыл бұрын
Elle is a talented and professional chef.
@michellepainter4971 10 ай бұрын
We’re having it for supper tonight ❤
@laratroy390 2 жыл бұрын
We made this a couple of weeks ago and had it over baked potatoes. It was so incredibly delicious I could have eaten the whole batch.
@e.b.1728 4 ай бұрын
Over baked taters? That's an incredible idea! I'm gonna try that!
@jerijayz3929 Жыл бұрын
Approved. The Color and the texture are perfect. Wish I was there.
@dlghtfl1 2 жыл бұрын
"Ung-yuns." Love it.
@GrinderCB 9 ай бұрын
Gonna try this one. My mom made Sloppy Joe's tonight but she winged it and didn't follow a recipe. Even though they were okay we both felt something was missing. BTW, cole slaw is great as a condiment on a Sloppy Joe. I use a KFC copycat slaw recipe that's delicious.
@malloryn2709 3 жыл бұрын
PLEASE make a recipe for Maid rites! Ty from Texas ❤️
@malloryn2709 3 жыл бұрын
@@sandrah7512 oooo we need a video!!!
@malloryn2709 3 жыл бұрын
@@sandrah7512 they're behind a paywall. I'm aware of how many recipes they have. Thanks for your input.
@geezermann7865 3 жыл бұрын
@@malloryn2709 I bet if you search KZfaq you will find someone who had done one. I just watched a vid on how to make White Castle sliders.
@geezermann7865 2 жыл бұрын
@@bunkyman8097 I've never actually had a Maid Rite, but I understand they are from a popular diner in the Midwest I think. I didn't know Campbell's still made chicken gumbo soup.
@kyubi0716 3 жыл бұрын
Love it!
@drummerlovesbookworm9738 2 жыл бұрын
Sloppy Joe’s MUST MUST taste like the ones the lunch ladies made in the 60s. Period. Those classic lunch foods just don’t need to be sophistified. 🤓
@crimsonfancy 2 жыл бұрын
❤❤😊😋
@EllyTaliesinBingle 2 жыл бұрын
Nostalgia goggles can be deceiving, tho. Honestly this does have the similar taste- it's the same basic thing. The quality, spice, and texture is just a bit elevated. If you want that classic feel, basically do what they did, except put in a little bit more ketchup n sugar, and cut the red pepper out. I did that for my grandma, and she said it was both the best sloppy joe she ever had, and reminded her of her childhood. :P
@fishrgirl5980 2 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@ralphcraig5816 3 жыл бұрын
Just love Elle...
@irene8280 2 жыл бұрын
My grandmother made the best sloppy Joe! There was so much flavor, it did not taste like any other sloppy Joe I had ever tasted. It was tangy with a hint of sweetness! Thank goodness my mom knows how to cook her mother's sloppy Joe. Also, we always ate it open faced with mashed potatoes. Yum!
@eristicfreethinker2098 2 жыл бұрын
Get her to write it down and/or record her making it (along with all other family favorites). She won’t live forever and you’ll be glad you’ve got the recipe once she’s gone.
@johngablesmith4671 2 жыл бұрын
They are so scientific in their reasoning. I like it.
@rosmundsen 2 жыл бұрын
Sloppy Joes are so good. All the cool adults look down on them, but us cool kids know better.
@dennqus1 3 жыл бұрын
My father grew up during the Great Depression, if my mother ever served meatloaf, hotdogs or sloppy Joe’s there would be hell to pay. I have never had a sloppy Joe in my 60 years of life, might have to try this some day…
@barfman7767 3 жыл бұрын
You have been missing out! :P
@tonytone5300 3 жыл бұрын
I grew up the 70's we got it at school.
@connieandes9764 3 жыл бұрын
Who knows you might like ?
@bobedwards7455 2 жыл бұрын
You've had a horrible life...my condolences 😳
@Er-sv5tn Жыл бұрын
You missed a lot.
@sisgaia 3 жыл бұрын
For me, it isn't sloppy Joes without some finely diced bell pepper in it.
@geezermann7865 3 жыл бұрын
red or yellow?
@lolodee3528 2 жыл бұрын
Orange
@jay1hi547 2 жыл бұрын
I always use green bell peppers and I add mustard too.
@graciesmom1477 2 жыл бұрын
@@jay1hi547 That would be my choice too.
@QueenBee-gx4rp 2 жыл бұрын
Must have diced pepper 🫑 in it
@richardmanginelli2624 2 жыл бұрын
Great winter dish, piping hot
@jjdurrenber 3 жыл бұрын
I use ground bison or ground lamb.
@EastSider48215 3 жыл бұрын
I much prefer ground bison, but doesn’t the lamb overwhelm the sauce? I can see making a sloppy Joe with lamb, but I don’t think I’d add tomato - just lots of onion and mushrooms and a thickened stock.
@simonalyneenderz3247 3 жыл бұрын
Yes!!!! Ground bison is a definite plate show stopper!!
@kirkstinson7316 3 жыл бұрын
Far from childhood Joe's. 1 lb ground beef browned. 3/4 can tomato soup. Spicy mustard. And woustersauce . Done. And it's closer in flavor to what you had is a kid
@styles2980 2 жыл бұрын
I made this substituting the Red Wine Vinegar with Balsamic Vinegar and I loved it.
@BrianF.1969 2 жыл бұрын
I've always liked pickles and sometimes sliced raw onions on my sloppy Joes. Gonna have to give this a try.
@MsJgre 3 жыл бұрын
I love Elle!
@stacyhackney6100 3 жыл бұрын
Yum, thank you.
@jengus1951 3 жыл бұрын
Wow this sounds so good!!!
@larryhicks9117 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic recipe. Beats any sloppy joe recipe that I have ever tried. Thank you ladies.
@JSAC66 3 жыл бұрын
Love love love Elle but I tried this recipe when I first saw this clip a couple months ago. My family did not think it had the right taste. Forget the paste and use all ketchup.
@nik3mad 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks alot
@arianemariano3807 Жыл бұрын
Terrible 👎🏼
@louisrios5546 Жыл бұрын
We had the same reaction to this recipe. This sloppy joe was lacking in sweetness, which is exactly what the ketchup brings.
@jessicaprintke4973 2 жыл бұрын
I've made this before and my husband liked it he was very surprised that it didn't come from the Jar I think I'll make it again
@johnchaney5386 3 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT TEXTURE!!! GOOD JOE
@elizabethshaw734 2 жыл бұрын
I always use a potato masher or my shopping store when I'm using ground beef. The potato masher is what I prefer. :-) I am going to try the baking soda trick. It seems to benefit most things in the kitchen and I only baked with it.
@robynsmith66 2 ай бұрын
Looks great!!
@momomils2982 2 жыл бұрын
Love Elle!
@johnbaxter7607 2 жыл бұрын
When I buy a tenderloin - I ask the butcher to grind the trimmings - including the silver skin. It ends up being roughly .5 - .75lb. The burgers and the sloppy Joe’s I’ve made from this - is next level delicious. It’s extremely tender.
@resourcefulgirl 3 жыл бұрын
Looks delish! But I'll have to give up using chips to clean the Joe off my plate lol.
@sparklemotion8377 2 жыл бұрын
This is what I miss in home cooking and recipe books/videos: the science behind the cooking process. Unfortunately all those basic cooking videos don't go beyond how to shop an onion. I don't need more recipes. I'll decide what I like and what goes well together. Nobody can make me enthousiast about dille or kale. But I love to learn about the science behind the ingredients. Metal spoon in nonstick skillet?
@KomboEzaliTe 2 жыл бұрын
You finely dice onion and green pepper, fry it until the onion is translucent, put in the beef and brown it while breaking it down to the smallest possible pieces, add 50/50 ketchup and bbq sauce until you reach the proper consistency. Salt and pepper to taste, eat with both hands and over the plate like a functioning human being. Anything that falls off lands on the chips. That's why it's almost always served with chips or fries.
@shirleylambert5335 Жыл бұрын
You have the right idea!!
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