These Sloppy Joes deliver bold flavor with unexpected sophistication. Ground beef gets a zesty upgrade with horseradish, mustard and chili sauce for a perfectly balanced sweet-tangy-spicy profile that elevates this childhood favorite. The unique preparation method—chilling the meat mixture before baking on buttered buns—creates a distinctively different texture from traditional skillet versions. Ready in about 30 minutes, this easy crowd-pleaser serves a hungry family with minimal effort. A nostalgic comfort food reimagined with grown-up appeal that still satisfies kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
2 lbs. ground beef 1 c. chili sauce 4 t. mustard 2 t. horseradish onion, diced salt and pepper to taste hamburger buns
Directions
ED: Guessing here that you are supposed to mix the ground beef, chili sauce, mustard, horseradish, and onion. Add salt and pepper to taste. Chill at least 3 hours. Butter hamburger buns, spread meat to edge. ED: I think you are putting the bottom of the bun in a sheet pan, spreading it with the mix, and then putting on the top half of the bun. Bake in hot oven at 400° for 30 minutes. ED: Not sure where we are going here. 40 minutes at 400° seems like it would burn the bread.
Servings\Yield
Makes 8-10 sloppy joes
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (based on 8 servings) - Calories: 385; Total Fat: 18g (Saturated Fat: 7g); Cholesterol: 75mg; Sodium: 815mg; Total Carbohydrates: 28g (Dietary Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 9g); Protein: 27g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
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