Sloppy Joes Without Ketchup

A sloppy joe sandwich topped with a scoop of coleslaw on a black plate.

4.67 from 6 votes

A hearty skillet dinner of lean ground venison simmered in a mirepoix and balsamic tomato sauce. Sweet, tangy, and ready in 25 minutes without a drop of ketchup.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Easy Sloppy Joe Recipe, Sloppy Joe Recipe, Sloppy Joe Recipe without Ketchup

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 424kcal

Author Shelby Law Ruttan

Ingredients

1½ pounds ground venison
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup carrots . diced
½ cup celery . diced
1 large red pepper . diced
1 small onion . diced
2 cloves garlic . minced
8 ounces tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoon. Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar , loosely packed
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
6 hamburger rolls , split and toasted
¼ cup salted butter

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, coat with cooking spray.
Add the carrots, celery, red and red pepper, onion, and garlic. Sauté the vegetables in the skillet over medium high heat for 3 minutes, or until vegetables have softened.
Add the ground venison to the skillet. Stir the meat mixture with a wooden spoon for 7 minutes, or until the meat is browned and the veggies are tender.
Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, salt and black pepper. Stir to combine.
After bringing the sloppy joe mixture to a boil, reduce the heat and allow to simmer for 5 minutes or until all the flavors come together.
Spread each half of hamburger roll with 1 teaspoon butter. Broil under broiler on high until golden brown.

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