Description
The Halal Beef Sloppy Joes recipe is a delicious adaptation of the classic loose-meat sandwich popularized across North American home kitchens and school cafeterias. Unlike a standard burger patty that holds a solid shape, this dish features ground meat cooked down into small, flavorful crumbles.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Filling
- 1½ lb halal ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (use halal-certified or replace with soy sauce + a splash of vinegar)
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup beef broth or water
For Serving
- 6 halal burger buns
- Sliced cheese (optional)
- Pickles (optional)
- Lettuce or coleslaw (optional)
Instructions
1. Cook the Beef
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Drain excess fat if needed.
2. Add Vegetables
- Add onion and bell pepper to the skillet.
- Cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3. Make the Sloppy Joe Sauce
- Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and spices.
- Add beef broth and mix well.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
4. Serve
- Toast the buns lightly if desired.
- Spoon the hot beef mixture onto the buns.
- Add cheese, pickles, or toppings of your choice.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Sloppy Joe sandwich
- Calories: 480 kcal
Keywords: Halal sloppy joes, halal ground beef sloppy joes, homemade halal sloppy joes