Spooky Sloppy Joes
Turn family dinner into a Halloween-themed feast with these Spooky Sloppy Joes! Perfect for October gatherings or a festive weeknight meal, this recipe transforms a classic sloppy joe into a frightful treat by topping savory, saucy ground beef with cheddar cheese slices carved into jack-o’-lantern faces. The rich blend of ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and spices creates a hearty, flavorful filling, while toasted buns add the perfect finishing touch. Easy to prepare in just 40 minutes, these spooky sandwiches are as fun to make as they are to eat, making them a hit with both kids and adults. Serve them fresh and warm for a playful dish that’s as festive as it is delicious!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.75 cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 4 pieces Burger buns
- 4 slices Cheddar cheese slices
Directions
Step 1
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until brown and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks. This should take about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess grease if necessary.
Step 2
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent.
Step 3
Stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix well to fully combine.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and the flavors have melded. Remove from heat.
Step 5
While the mixture simmers, use a small paring knife or Halloween-themed cookie cutters to carve jack-o'-lantern faces into the cheddar cheese slices.
Step 6
Toast the burger buns lightly in a toaster or under the broiler for added texture if desired.
Step 7
To assemble the Spooky Sloppy Joes, spoon a generous portion of the beef mixture onto the bottom half of each bun. Top with a cheese slice featuring the jack-o'-lantern cutout, followed by the top half of the bun.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy the spooky fun!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (791.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1944.7 |
| Total Fat 120.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 56.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 420.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4466.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 97.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 13.9g | |
| Protein 118.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1073.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1764.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories