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Polish-Style Sloppy Joes with Sauerkraut

Polish-Style Sloppy Joes with Sauerkraut blend juicy ground beef with tangy, caraway-scented kraut for a bold, hearty bite. The sweetness of sautéed onion, green pepper, and celery balances the kraut’s brightness, making each spoonful rich yet lively. Ideal for casual dinners or game-day gatherings, especially piled on rye buns and topped with Swiss for a Reuben-inspired twist.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook1 hr
  • Serves20
  • DifficultyEasy
Polish-Style Sloppy Joes with Sauerkraut
  1. 1

    Crumble the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Cook and stir until the ground beef is no longer pink.

  3. 3

    Pour in the sauerkraut and chicken broth, and add the green pepper, celery, and onion.

  4. 4

    Simmer for at least 1 hour.

  5. 5

    Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve on a good hard roll or a semmel (Kaiser) roll.

About This Recipe

Polish Style Sloppy Joes with Sauerkraut is a Polish dinner recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 20, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Celery, Chicken Broth, Green Bell Pepper, and Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 214.61 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Polish-Style Sloppy Joes with Sauerkraut?
It is a Polish recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is Polish-Style Sloppy Joes with Sauerkraut made of?
The main ingredients are Celery, Chicken Broth, Green Bell Pepper, Ground Beef, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 7 is above.
What goes well with Polish-Style Sloppy Joes with Sauerkraut?
Explore these Polish side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Polish-Style Sloppy Joes with Sauerkraut?
About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 214.61 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Polish-Style Sloppy Joes with Sauerkraut easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.

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