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A pot of Dutch oven sloppy joes with ground beef in tomato sauce is being stirred with a black spoon, resting on a wooden table beside hamburger buns and newspaper.

Dutch Oven Sloppy Joes

Author: Heather Painchaud
Whether you’re feeding a hungry group of campers after a long day of hiking or just enjoying a weekend outdoors, these Dutch Oven Sloppy Joes are a must-try.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Servings 6 servings
Calories 282 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp mustard
  • Pinch onion powder garlic powder, salt
  • 6 hamburger buns

Instructions
 

  • Cook beef (if needed) in the Dutch oven until no longer pink. Drain grease if needed.
  • Add remaining ingredients to the pot and stir.
  • Bring to a boil over a grate on the fire or a camping stovetop.
  • Simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve on buns and enjoy!

Notes

  • Prep ahead for easy cooking – Cooking and freezing the ground beef at home means all you have to do is heat it up at camp, saving time and effort.
  • Use a cast iron Dutch oven – Cast iron holds heat well and gives the sloppy joes an even, slow simmer, making the flavors meld together beautifully.
  • Make it spicier – Add a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes if you like your sloppy joes with a kick.
  • Toast the buns – Lightly toasting the hamburger buns over the fire adds an extra layer of flavor and prevents them from getting too soggy.
  • Double the batch – This recipe can easily be doubled to feed a larger group or to have leftovers for another meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 6servingsCalories: 282kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 21gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 671mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 208IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 4mg
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