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Mini Sloppy Joes with Broccoli Salad

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 Mini Sloppy Joes with Broccoli Salad
Recipe for the week of February 9, 2026. Please note recipes are subject to change due to availability.
Course Main Dish, Side Dish
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings
6 servings
Ingredients
For the Sloppy Joes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup canned tomato sauce
  • 12 Hawaiian Rolls halved and toasted
For the Broccoli Salad
  • 2 heads broccoli cut into florets
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
Course Main Dish, Side Dish
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings
6 servings
Ingredients
For the Sloppy Joes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup canned tomato sauce
  • 12 Hawaiian Rolls halved and toasted
For the Broccoli Salad
  • 2 heads broccoli cut into florets
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
Making the Sloppy Joes
  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Cook onion and bell pepper, stirring occasionally, until softened and slightly golden, 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. Add ketchup and cook, stirring occasionally, until color has darkened, and ketchup is reduced to a thick paste, 7 to 10 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and chili powder and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add vinegar, mustard, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce, season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until incorporated, for about 1 minute more.
  4. Increase heat to high and add ground beef. Using a fork, break apart beef until separated and no big lumps remain. Cook, stirring frequently, until browned, for about 5 minutes.
  5. Add tomato sauce and bring to a boil, stirring to combine. Let cool slightly; season with salt, if needed.
  6. Divide beef mixture among rolls and serve.
Making the Broccoli Salad
  1. Toss broccoli and red onion into a large bowl.
  2. Add mayonnaise, yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper, whisk to combine.
  3. Add the dressing and dried cranberries to the broccoli mixture. Toss until well-combined. Serve.