Aloha Joes Recipe

A sweet and savory twist on the classic sloppy joe! This Hawaiian-inspired recipe, found in a vintage Kenny Rogers Roasters cookbook, combines juicy ground beef with tangy pineapple for a taste of the islands. Easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner, these Aloha Joes are guaranteed to be a family favorite.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 375.1 kcal
Protein 37g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Aloha Joes

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How to Make Aloha Joes

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Crumble 1 lb of ground beef into the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 chopped medium onion. Cook until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Drain off any excess grease.
  5. Sprinkle the meat mixture with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  6. Stir in 1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tablespoon chili powder.
  7. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Stir in 1 cup of drained crushed pineapple.
  9. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  10. Spoon the Aloha Joe mixture onto hamburger buns and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

35 g

Sugar

53g

Fat

31g

Carbs

12g