Description
This Best Sloppy Joe Fries Recipe combines crispy French fries with a flavorful, saucy ground beef sloppy joe topping, melted cheddar cheese, and optional green onion garnish. Perfect for a hearty, comforting meal or game day snack, it’s easy to prepare with straightforward ingredients and offers a delicious twist on classic sloppy joes.
Ingredients
Scale
Fries
- 1 pound frozen or fresh French fries
Sloppy Joe Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Sliced green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Fries: Prepare the French fries according to the package directions or bake fresh fries in the oven until they are golden and crispy, then set aside.
- Brown the Beef: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook it, breaking it apart with a spatula until fully browned. Drain any excess grease if necessary.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add diced onion and green bell pepper to the skillet with the beef. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook briefly for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Mix the Sauce: Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, allowing it to thicken and become saucy.
- Assemble the Fries: Spread the hot cooked fries evenly on a serving platter or baking dish. Spoon the hot sloppy joe mixture generously over the fries.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the fries and sloppy joe mixture.
- Melt the Cheese: Serve immediately, or place the assembled dish under a broiler for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with sliced green onions if desired, then serve hot for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use seasoned fries or waffle fries for extra texture and flavor.
- Ground turkey can be substituted for ground beef for a leaner option.
- Serve immediately to maintain the fries’ crispiness; letting them sit too long may cause sogginess.
