Mississippi sloppy joes are a delicious mix of Mississippi pot roast and classic sloppy joes. Loaded with savory flavor, it’s a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. If you want a meal that will get your family excited about dinner, this is a must try.

One of my kids favorite dinners is sloppy joes. They request them at least once every other week. After making the classic version so many times, I decided to change things up one night and gave the mixture a Mississippi style twist by using au jus, ranch, and pepperoncinis.

The flavor combination of these Mississippi sloppy joes ended up being such a hit that they ended up devouring their sandwiches. The saucy ground beef with a hint of tangy peppers is hard to resist.

Now this meal has earned a spot on our regular menu rotation. I love how easy it is to make and knowing that everyone will be excited for dinner.

If you want more Mississippi inspired recipes be sure to try these Mississippi mud potatoes and slow cooker Mississippi chicken.

Why you’ll love this recipe

• An easy dinner that everyone is sure to enjoy. Minimal prep and comes together quickly.
• Tasty, bold flavor. Au jus, ranch, and pepperoncinis come together to make one great tasting meal.
• Fun twist on sloppy joes. A tangy version of the classic.
• Makes great leftovers. Warms up quick and can be used in a variety of ways.

Ingredients

Use simple ingredients to make this easy Mississippi sloppy joes recipe.

• Ground beef: I like using a lean ground beef for this recipe to cut down on the extra grease.
• Onions: Use your favorite onions like yellow or Vidalia onions.
• Beef broth: This helps to add moisture and makes a flavorful sauce.
• Au Jus: A packet of au jus mix helps to add that Mississippi flavor.
• Ranch seasoning: Use your favorite dry ranch seasoning.
• Pepperoncinis: I use a jar of the pre sliced peperoncinis for that great, tangy flavor. You could also get whole peppers and slice them.
• Pepperoncini juice: Add a little pepperoncini juice from the jar to add even more flavor. If you don’t like any spice, I would recommend leaving this out.
• Cheese: This is optional. You can add it on top of the meat mixture.

How to make Mississippi sloppy joes

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1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet. Drain off any excess grease.
2. Stir in the diced onions and cook for 2-3 minutes.
3. Stir in the ranch seasoning and au jus mix.

4. Stir in the beef broth, pepperoncini juice, and sliced pepperonicis. Stir to combine.
5. Let cook for another 4-5 minutes until the mixture thickens.

6. Serve warm on garlic bread, buns, potatoes, and more.

Heather’s recipe tips

• Use lean ground beef and crumble it well.
• If you don’t want any spicy flavor, leave out the pepperonicini juice.

How to serve Mississippi sloppy joes

This ground beef mixture can be served in a variety of ways. Here are a few of my favorites:

• Garlic bread: Pile the beef mixture on top of toasted garlic bread.
• Bun: This is great served on a hamburger bun to make a delicious sandwich.
• Mashed potatoes: Spoon over buttery mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort food.
• Baked potatoes: Serve over baked potatoes for a hearty meal.
• Hawaiian rolls: Use the beef mixture to make sandwich sliders.

Storage

Store any leftover meat mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It can be reheated in the microwave or on the stove until warmed through.

The meat mixture can be frozen in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 2 months.

FAQ’s

More easy ground beef recipes

• Ground Beef Enchiladas
• Cheesy Mac With Ground Beef
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