Just Say Baa Baa Sloppy Josephos Recipe

Elevate your sloppy joe game with this gourmet twist! Tender lamb, sweet honey, and aromatic rosemary (or Greek oregano!) create a flavor explosion in these delicious lamb sloppy joes. Served on your choice of hearty whole wheat/multi-grain dinner rolls or rustic ciabatta, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser. Inspired by Sunset Magazine (February 2006), this recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 632.8 kcal
Protein 62g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Just Say Baa Baa Sloppy Josephos

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How to Make Just Say Baa Baa Sloppy Josephos

  1. Brown 1 lb ground lamb over high heat in a large non-stick skillet, breaking it up with a fork.
  2. Brown for 8 minutes, until browned and crumbled.
  3. Remove the lamb with a slotted spoon, reserving 1 tablespoon of the rendered fat in the skillet.
  4. Return the lamb to the skillet. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced.
  5. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the onion softens and begins to brown.
  6. Stir in 1 (28 ounce) can of crushed tomatoes, 2 tablespoons honey, and 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried Greek oregano).
  7. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  8. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. While the lamb mixture simmers, steam your rolls. Place the bottom halves of the rolls on individual plates.
  10. Divide 2 cups baby spinach leaves among the roll bottoms.
  11. Top the spinach with the lamb mixture, followed by slices of 1 roasted bell pepper and 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, provolone, or your favorite).
  12. Top with the roll tops, slightly off-center.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

46g

Fat

84g

Carbs

15g