Sloppy joes with tomato soup and cream of mushroom soup

Sloppy joes with tomato soup and cream of mushroom soup
Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Sloppy joes with tomato soup and cream of mushroom soup
Makes

8 servings

"It's a snap to prepare these beefed-up sandwiches that get their fast flavor from onion soup mix and cheddar cheese," remarks Erlene Cornelius from Spring City, Tennessee. At just 47 cents a serving, they're economical as well.

Sloppy joes with tomato soup and cream of mushroom soup

Sloppy joes with tomato soup and cream of mushroom soup

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 1 tablespoon onion soup mix
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 hamburger buns, split

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in soup and soup mix; heat through. Stir in cheese until melted. Place about 1/3 cupful on each bun.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 162 calories, 8g fat (0 saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 256mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1/2 starch.

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Sloppy joes with tomato soup and cream of mushroom soup

Sloppy joes with tomato soup and cream of mushroom soup

By Tina Sommer

from New London, WI

I hope you can follow my recipes - I have never written them down before. Enjoy!

Ingredients For sloppy joes

  • 1 can

    golden mushroom soup

  • 2 lb

    ground meat of your choice - turkey, chicken, pork, beef, etc...or a mix works well

  • 1/2 lb

    fresh portabello mushrooms stems removed

How To Make sloppy joes

  • 1

    Brown ground meat(s) of your choice until no pink is showing. Drain and rinse with warm water.

  • 2

    Dice and sautee mushrooms and onion. Add ground meat and seasoning to suit your tastes. (A dash or two of hot sauce, Lawry's season salt and Greek seasoning are what I use). Combined the onion, seasoning and meat well over medium heat.

  • 3

    Add cans of tomato soup, golden mushroom soup and tomato paste to the meat and onion mixture. Stir until well blended. Heat until the mixture just starts to bubble.

  • 4

    Remove from heat and serve on a bun - My children like it over mashed potatoes or pasta - OR - you can place the mixture in a crock pot and simmer on low for 2 - 4 hours. This marries the flavors and intensifies them more. Serves well with shredded cheese or sour cream on top.

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Creamy Mushroom Sloppy Joes

This recipe is much like the classic sloppy joe, but instead of a tomato base it uses cream of mushroom soup to hold the ground beef and other ingredients together. 

Sloppy joes with tomato soup and cream of mushroom soup
Julian's "Sputnik on a Bun"

Back in the 1960's my mother called this 'sputnik on a bun' and I have no idea where she got the name or the recipe. No one in the family seems to know either. But it was tasty and is simple to prepare on a weeknight, much like it's traditional sloppy joe cousin. I've heard others call this a 'white sloppy joe' and 'Davy Crockett Sandwiches'. The latter usually includes 1/4 pound of Velveeta cheese, but is otherwise the same. I darken the mixture a little with the Worcestershire sauce and also add a little Kitchen Bouquet, which is a browning and seasoning sauce, but that is optional.  

Sloppy joes with tomato soup and cream of mushroom soup

My nephew likes to put some cheese on these and I have found this to be popular. Shredded cheese that easily melts works best. 

Ingredients (4-6 servings)

Sloppy joes with tomato soup and cream of mushroom soup

1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, chopped
pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small can (6-7 ounces) mushrooms, drained
    (stems and pieces, sliced or chopped)
1 pound ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (11-12 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
1-2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Kitchen Bouquet (optional)
4-6 hamburger buns

Instructions

In a 12-inch skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir while cooking, 2-3 minutes until becoming tender. Add the mushrooms and stir into the onion until heated through and any moisture is evaporated, 2-3 minutes.   

Break up the ground beef and add to the pan. Stir to combine with the onion-mushroom mixture. Then cook without stirring until it has browned nicely on one side. Stir occasionally until it is completely cooked through. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce. Stir in the cream of mushroom soup. If the mixture is too thick, stir in a little milk until it is the correct consistency to stay together when served. Add a little Kitchen Bouquet to darken the color, if you prefer. Place a helping onto a bun and serve. 

What is the difference between a Manwich and a sloppy joe?

What's the Difference Between Manwich and Sloppy Joes? Manwich is the marketed version of sloppy joe sauce that you can find in the grocery store. It's meant to make Sloppy Joes easy to make, but the truth is that they are easy to make even without a can of sauce!

What is the sloppy Joe sauce made of?

Add ketchup, water, brown sugar, mustard, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, red pepper flakes (if using), and black pepper. Stir well to combine. Cook over MED heat for 10-15 minutes, until mixture has thickened to your liking. Remove from heat and serve over toasted buns.

What can you add to Manwich to make it better?

The best way to improve the taste of Manwich sloppy joes is to combine ground beef and sausage. Then stir in onions, bell peppers, seasonings, spices, and the Manwich sauce. Serve the sloppy joes on a toasted brioche hamburger bun with a crisp topping like coleslaw or Fritos.

How do I thicken my tomato sauce for sloppy joes?

Generally for each cup of liquid you want to thicken, start with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Use an equal amount of water and combine it in a separate bowl with a spoon or whisk until it creates a smooth paste. Whisk the slurry into the simmering liquid you are thickening.