Fruity Joe
Bring a tropical twist to your dinner table with this irresistible Fruity Joe recipe! A vibrant spin on the classic Sloppy Joe, this dish combines savory ground beef with a medley of sweet diced pineapple and juicy mango for a flavor-packed filling that’s equal parts tangy and satisfying. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, sautéed onions, and a touch of smoked paprika, the mixture is coated in a luscious, ketchup-based sauce accented by Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of brown sugar. Perfectly nestled in toasted burger buns and optionally topped with crisp lettuce, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal option for busy weeknights or casual family dinners. Whether you're craving a bold new meal idea or a creative slider option for your next gathering, Fruity Joe is a surefire crowd-pleaser that’s both unique and full of bright, tropical flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup diced pineapple (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 cup chopped mango
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pieces burger buns
- 4 pieces lettuce leaves (for serving, optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 6-7 minutes. Drain excess grease if necessary.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to develop its flavor.
Add the diced pineapple, chopped mango, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
Toast the burger buns lightly if desired.
Spoon the Fruity Joe mixture onto the bottom halves of the buns. Add a lettuce leaf if using, and then place the top halves of the buns on top.
Serve warm and enjoy your unique Fruity Joe creation!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
598 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.0 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 76 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 1050 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.1 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.6 g | ||
| Protein | 24.5 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 101 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 691 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
