Chef Ed Original recipe for a loaded Sloppy Joe piled high with meat, served with crispy fries and classic coleslaw. This one’s messy, bold, and absolutely unforgettable so bring a bib for this one!

Chef Ed’s Loaded Sloppy Joe Plate

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Soak Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 monster sandwiches

Ingredients

For the Sloppy Joe:

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  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups ketchup
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 large sandwich buns or brioche buns

For the Fries:

  • 4 large russet potatoes, cut into thick fries
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  • Salt, pepper, smoked paprika

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  • 1/2 head green cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1 large carrot, grated
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Sloppy Joe:

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add ground beef and brown thoroughly, breaking up as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté 5–6 minutes until soft.
  3. Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire, mustard, and brown sugar. Simmer for 10–15 minutes until thick and meaty.
  4. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm until serving.

Fries:

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Toss fries with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.

Cole Slaw:

  1. In a large bowl, mix cabbage and carrot.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk mayo, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  3. Combine dressing with cabbage mix. Chill until serving.

To Serve:

Scoop a mountain of sloppy joe onto each bun. Serve hot with fries on the side and a cool pile of slaw to balance the heat.

Chef Ed Tip:
Toast those buns with butter on a griddle for max flavor and no soggy bottoms.

 

 

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