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This easy cola sloppy joes recipe is about to take your taste buds on an amazing trip! 

Traditional sloppy joes are good, but you’ll love the unique taste and flavor of this Easy Cola Sloppy Joes Recipe. When you tell people the secret ingredient is cola, they’ll be shocked! (and also ask you for the recipe as well!) If you’re looking for a super simple recipe that is great for a quick meal, look no further than this sloppy joes recipe. It’s delicious to the last bite.

And if you’re looking for some other great sandwich recipes, try these Egg Salad Sandwiches or these BBQ Turkey Sandwiches. 

EASY COLA SLOPPY JOES RECIPE

This simple sandwich recipe is a must! The great part about it is that all the ingredients added are simple and easy to find. And as long as you have about 15 minutes to whip it up, you’ll be enjoying a warm, hot meal in no time at all! Perfect for busy nights or just when you need a meal that’s going to be a 100% win for the family to enjoy!

What if I don’t have any cola on hand for this recipe?

Don’t worry. While the cola is one of the main ingredients for this recipe, you can still make it without it! It will just have a little bit different of a flavor but will still be just as delicious. As long as you follow the rest of the steps, this sloppy joe recipe is going to turn out delicious, with or without the cola. Be sure to use water in its place, or it will be too dry.  

CAN I make this easy cola sloppy joes recipe spicy?

You sure can! If you love to make your taste buds dance, you can totally do this for this recipe as well! Adding in some cayenne pepper or even ghost pepper is a fun addition that will add some heat. However, keep in mind that not everyone likes spicy foods so if you can add those spices to your own portion or sandwich, everyone else eating it will be appreciative! 

Can you freeze this sloppy joe recipe for later?

You bet! Simply add any leftover sloppy joe mix into a freezer-proof bag or container and you’ll be set to enjoy it at a later date and time. Don’t forget to add a label onto it so you’ll remember what it is! 

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Easy Cola Sloppy Joes Recipe

This easy cola sloppy joes recipe is about to take your taste buds on an amazing trip! 
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Easy Cola Sloppy Joes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 313kcal
Author Sarah Robinson

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pound ground chuck
  • 1 onion diced
  • 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup cola Coke, Dr Pepper, Pepsi, etc.
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup water

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, add ground chuck and onion. Cook, chopping the beef into crumbles, over medium-high heat until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain.
  • Add the meat back to the skillet with remaining ingredients. Stir together and heat until boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
  • Serve on hamburger buns, toasted bread, or hoagie rolls.

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 309mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg

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Meet the Robinsons

These are my daughters Savannah & Avery with their friends Ella & Levi.  We spend a lot of time with these friends and they love every minute of it!  This particular evening, we were at the horse races.  All 3 of these girls ride horses as often as possible, so they were definitely in their element! 

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