Mississippi Sloppy Joe Recipe

Written on 06/16/2025


Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef

½ medium onion, finely chopped

¼ cup butter

½ tsp garlic powder

1 tbsp ranch seasoning

1 tbsp Au Jus seasoning (packet)

½ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers

¼ cup pepperoncini juice (from the jar)

½ cup low-sodium beef broth

Toasted buns (for serving)

Optional toppings: Monterey Jack cheese, coleslaw

Instructions
1. Brown the Beef:
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until the beef is browned. Drain any excess fat.

2. Add Flavor:
Stir in the butter, garlic powder, ranch seasoning, and Au Jus seasoning. Add the sliced pepperoncini and pepperoncini juice for a tangy kick.

3. Pour in Broth:
Add the beef broth and stir everything together.

4. Simmer to Thicken:
Allow the mixture to simmer and reduce, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency. The seasonings will naturally thicken the sauce.

5. Serve It Up:
Spoon the savory mixture onto toasted buns.

Optional serving ideas:

Top with Monterey Jack cheese for a creamy melt

Add coleslaw for crunch and brightness

Try it over rice or in a bowl for a no-bun version