Meal Kit

Spicy Sloppy Joes

with oven fries

Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Fish (Anchovy), Wheat, Soy

All ingredients are individually packaged, but our central facility is not certified allergen-free. Furthermore, ingredient contents may vary. Please check ingredient packaging for allergens and nutrition facts. If you have serious allergies, please use your best judgment or consult a health professional to decide if our meals are safe for you!
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What’s old is new again. Well, these were never old to me since I’ve always been a big fan of Sloppy Joes. For me, the sloppier the better.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 2 Russet Potatoes
  • 10 oz. Ground Beef
  • Info
    2 Potato Rolls
  • 1 Yellow Onion
  • 1½ oz. Dill Pickle Slices
  • 2 Tbsp. Tomato Puree
  • Info
    1 fl. oz. Worcestershire Sauce
  • Info
    ½ oz. Crispy Jalapenos
  • 0.46 oz. Brown Sugar
  • 2 Garlic Cloves

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    870
  • Carbohydrates
    96g
  • Net Carbs
    89g
  • Fat
    37g
  • Protein
    38g
  • Sodium
    1440mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
  1. 1

    Bake the Fries

    Cut potatoes into 1/4" fries and pat dry.

    Place fries on prepared baking sheet and toss with 2 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper.

    Spread into a single layer and bake in hot oven until lightly browned, 25-30 minutes, tossing fries halfway through.

    While fries bake, continue recipe.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Halve and peel onion. Cut halves into 1/4" dice.

    Mince garlic.

  3. 3

    Start the Sloppy Joe Mixture

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.

    Add 2 tsp. olive oil, ground beef, onion, garlic, and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pan. Break up meat until no pink remains and beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.

    Drain excess grease from pan, if desired.

  4. 4

    Finish the Sloppy Joe Mixture

    Add tomato puree to hot pan and cook until slightly darkened, 1-2 minutes.

    Add Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, a pinch of salt, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer.

    Once simmering, stir occasionally until sauce has slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

  5. 5

    Toast Rolls and Finish Dish

    Halve rolls, if necessary.

    Place rolls directly on oven rack and bake until warmed through, 3-5 minutes.

    Carefully remove from oven.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping bottom roll with sloppy Joe mixture, pickles, crispy jalapeños (to taste), and top roll. Buon appetito!

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