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It’s a good thing that I don’t make diet-related New Year’s resolutions, because if I did, I would have broken them about a dozen times in the first week of 2017 alone. After what I can only describe as a highly indulgent eating tour of Los Angeles earlier this month (including Mexican food, doughnuts, Peruvian food, chicken and waffles, and even more Mexican food), I was good and ready to get back to cooking in my own kitchen, but there was no way I was going to do that whole stereotypical it’s-January-so-I’m-only-eating-rabbit-food thing. Thankfully, January is also football playoff season, which of course means…FOOTBALL FOOD!!! And it’s no secret that I have a soft spot for football food.
These jaeger sloppy joes are a hybrid of American sloppy joes and German jaeger sauce, which is a cream and mushroom-based sauce (often paired with schnitzel). They may sound a bit fancier than traditional sloppy joes, but I promise you, they’re super easy to make and still have a total comfort food vibe! To make them more party-appropriate (i.e. snack-sized), I served the filling inside Pepperidge Farm® Bakery Classics Sweet & Soft Slider Buns.
Whereas jaeger sauce typically calls for white wine, I used a German Pilsener instead, which gives the sloppy joes a slightly bitter, earthy taste. I opted for Warsteiner, but feel free to use any pilsner-style beer you prefer. The sweetness of the buns and the bitterness of the pilsner balance each other out, working together to create a sandwich so hearty and richly flavored that it may even steal focus from the game!
Whether you’re feeding just a few or a whole crowd, you can get all the ingredients you need (and tons of ideas!) for Game Day Greats from Kroger, which is where I picked up the buns, the beer, and everything in between. I whipped up these jaeger sloppy joes with football watching parties in mind, but they also make a fantastic dinner—just throw together a simple side salad and you’re good to go!
How has 2017 been treating you so far? And how has 2017 been treating your favorite team—who are you rooting for in the playoffs?
- 1 pound ground turkey (or beef)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup diced mushrooms
- 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup pilsner (Warsteiner or similar)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cream
- 8 Pepperidge Farm® Bakery Classics Sweet & Soft Slider Buns
- 2-3 tablespoons chopped parsley
- In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey (or beef) over medium heat until no pink remains. Drain any excess liquid or fat. Transfer the meat to a plate and wipe the skillet clean.
- Melt the butter in the skillet over medium heat and cook the diced onions until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the diced mushrooms and cook until slightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Add the flour, stirring until the onions and mushroom are coated, and then add the chicken broth, pilsener, tomato paste, paprika, and salt. Simmer until reduced slightly, about 2-3 minutes. Add the cream and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer the meat back into the skillet and stir to combine. Divide the filling between the buns and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
I’ve never heard of this sauce. Thanks!
I hadn’t either, until I came across it at a local German restaurant a few years ago. It was love at first bite! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
So I must admit that jaeger sauce is new to me…but it sounds delicious! And then pairing it with sloppy joe’s? This is the very definition of football food! 🙂 I’d like to place an order for delivery on Sunday…just in time for kickoff of the early game. Can that be arranged? #client
I love doing different variations of sloppy joes – they’re so versatile! I’ll have to check into delivery options for you. There may be a rush fee 😉
I didn’t make diet-related resolutions, too, because I know that it will never ever work! 😀 These sloppy joes sound amazing! Thanks for sharing, Mara! x
Thanks! And I’m glad we’re on the same page about resolutions 🙂
Honestly I’m obsessed with mushrooms, so I’ll happily sneak them in any time I can! These sloppy joes sound SO good and I love that they’re mini!
Thanks, Valentina! I don’t know what it is about miniature foods, but I just can’t resist!
These look super yummy and very filling! I love having new recipes to try!
Thanks, Kathy! Trying new recipes really is a lot of fun – after all, variety is the spice of life, right? 🙂
Wow this sounds SO GOOD! I love this new take on sloppy joes.
Thanks, Jenna! It’s always fun to change things up a bit 🙂