Comments on: Homemade Sloppy Joes

By: Barbara Schieving

Barbara Schieving — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 23:31:05 +0000

In reply to Carol Puntini Gilliatt. Thanks for the rave review Carol! Glad it was a big hit.

By: Carol Puntini Gilliatt

Carol Puntini Gilliatt — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 23:24:25 +0000

I have to admit, I hesitated when I saw the long list of ingredients. .After reading the recipe instructions I saw that it would come together pretty easily. It was easy and the times you mentioned were pretty much how long it took. I loved it! Had to walk away so I didn’t go back for more. Have to save some for tomorrow. I made half the recipe in case I messed up. LOL!! Sorry now that I didn’t make the whole thing. The spices were perfect for my taste. Not too hot and not just tomato sauce. This is a keeper sure to be made on a regular basis.

By: RickC

RickC — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 02:10:39 +0000

In reply to Liane. Many thanks for the link, Liane. Now I know... :)

By: Barbara Schieving

Barbara Schieving — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 21:45:58 +0000

In reply to Rose. Thanks for the detailed review Rose! Glad it was a hit.

By: Rose

Rose — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 14:43:47 +0000

I made this last night because I found it intriguing with the steps involved and I am a big fan of both the instant pot and sloppy joes. I was not disappointed at all. Yes, it was a little tomato strong, but left alone for a while (with the pot off) it was much better after a while, in my opinion, then when it was first made. It does need a little heat so don’t leave out the red pepper flakes. Overall, this was a hit and I will make it again. I too, was baffled about adding the baking soda, but really enjoyed watching it bubble on sauté. Maybe it absorbed grease? I am fortunate to have very good beef and it was not greasy at all. For anyone wanted a homemade version of sloppy joes, I highly recommend this recipe. Keep the instant pot recipes coming!

By: Barbara Schieving

Barbara Schieving — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 13:42:46 +0000

In reply to Liane. Hi Liane - occasionally tomato ingredients can settle on the bottom of the pot as the pressure cooker is coming to pressure and cause a burn notice. So if you don't stir it in, that helps prevent that problem.

By: Liane

Liane — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:39:31 +0000

In reply to RickC.

https://sloppyjoes.com/history/

By: Liane

Liane — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:38:17 +0000

Why do you say DO NOT stir? I accidentally stirred. I guess stirring is so automatic I didn’t stop myself.

By: RickC

RickC — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 06:00:03 +0000

OK, I’m intrigued by this… it’s chilli in a bun, which I must admit I hadn’t considered before… and I’m a HUGE chilli aficianado, adding peppers, courgette and carrot slices, cucumber, onions, shallots, crushed garlic cloves and every bean I have available (including string beans)… just a veritable veg feast to simmer in (lots of) cheap red wine then enjoy over multiple sittings.

I used to make this in my massive wok (yeah, total misuse of a fine instrument and took hours) but the constant ‘hovering over/tending’ was tedious. My 6ltr Instant Pot just rocks! Chuck it all in and leave… (after sauteing the garlic and onions/shallots in butter or oil first). I like that the carrot slices remain al dente if you leave them large enough. You also have to be really careful with the courgette and cucumber slices. I’m waiting for a steamer insert so, in the meantime, I just steam them really quickly in the microwave and add them right at the end to heat up and infuse the chilli goodness.

By: RickC

RickC — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 05:35:14 +0000

My apologies but the name/term ‘Sloppy Joes’ is unknown to this UK follower of your awesome blog. It just sounds like ‘chilli in a bun’… or have I missed something? I’m not meaning to be rude (‘cos chilli is absolutely AWESOME) but where did the ‘Sloppy Joe’ nomenclature come from? (Yes, I’m aware of all the different spellings of ‘chilli’.)