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Cajun Sloppy Joes

This Cajun sloppy joe is bold and zesty, with tender ground beef simmered in a tangy tomato base spiced with Cajun seasoning and a kick of cayenne. It’s rich, saucy, and packed with Southern-style flavor.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning slightly reduced for balance
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper ⅛ teaspoon kept as-is
  • 1 pound 85% lean ground beef
  • 1 cup tomato purée
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup slightly reduced to avoid excess sweetness

Instructions

  • Heat oil. Sauté onion with salt, covered, until softened, 5 minutes.
  • Stir in Cajun seasoning and cayenne. Cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
  • Add beef. Cook, breaking up, until just pink, 3 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato purée, ketchup, and pepper. Simmer until thickened, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Season to taste. Spoon onto hamburger buns and serve warm.