Ultimate Sloppy Does
Traditional sloppy Joes meets venison in this delicious, quick, and recipe perfect for using up a freezer full of ground venison.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 1 lbs ground venison elk, moose, or ground beef would also be great.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¾ cup ketchup I prefer no sugar added
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 can diced tomatoes and green chilies
- several dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt + more to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper + more to taste
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the olive oil followed by the ground venison. Begin to brown the venison and add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano and red pepper flakes.
- Once the venison has browned, add in the can of diced tomatoes and green chilies, do not drain. Scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen any brown bits that developed on the bottom of the pan.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until combined. Allow to cook simmer on the stove for about 10 minutes. Serve on your favorite type of bread.
Notes
How to freeze
Allow sloppy does filling to cool- Scoop sloppy does filling into a gallon sized freezer zip bag
- Seal, allowing as much air as possible to escape
- Lay flat on a baking sheet in the freezer or solid freezer shelf and freeze for a flat and stackable make ahead meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 17gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 456mgPotassium: 397mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 131IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 3mg
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