Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsFat Willy'sSloppy Jalopy Recipe

Sloppy Jalopy Recipe

Inspired by Fat Willy's
Time30m
Serves4

House sloppy joes served on a Kaiser bun. A Fat Willys favorite.

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Ingredients

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Sloppy Joe Mixture

For Serving

Method

Prepare the Sloppy Joe Mixture

  1. 1

    Brown the Meat

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.

  2. 2

    Add Vegetables

    Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 3-4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Stir in the ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients.

  4. 4

    Simmer

    Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld together.

Assemble the Sloppy Joes

  1. 5

    Prepare the Buns

    While the mixture is simmering, slice the Kaiser buns in half and lightly toast them if desired.

  2. 6

    Fill the Buns

    Spoon a generous amount of the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom half of each toasted bun.

  3. 7

    Add Toppings

    Top with sliced pickles and shredded cheese if using, then place the top half of the bun over the filling.

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