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American Beef & Capsicum Sloppy Joes

American Beef & Capsicum Sloppy Joes

with Potato Fries & Garlic Aioli
4.0(90)Review summaryRead review summary highlights
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on August 17, 2026
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Calories
: 
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Protein
: 
51.2g protein
Total
: 
30 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Eggs
  • Gluten
  • Soy
  • Fish
  • Gluten(Wheat)
  • Gluten
  • Milk
  • Peanuts
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Almond
  • Traces of Cashew
  • Traces of Pistachio
  • Traces of Walnut
  • Traces of Tree Nuts
  • Sulphites

It’s best to bring out a napkin or two because sloppy joes are packed to the brim with flavours that you can’t resist. Gobble down the American spiced beef with gooey cheese and capsicum cooked in to really amp up this beloved American sandwich. It wouldn’t be complete without a side of fries, so dig in! The recent weather conditions across New Zealand have impacted our regular supply of fresh ingredients and as such, what you receive may be slightly different to what’s pictured. Don’t worry, your recipe will be just as delicious!

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

2

potato

1

capsicum

1 packet

beef mince

½ tin

Crushed & Sieved Tomatoes

1 tsp

brown sugar

(May be present: Gluten, Milk, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Almond, Cashew, Pistachio, Walnut)

2

Butter Burger Buns

(Contains: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy May be present: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Sulphites, Sesame)

1 bag

Shredded Cabbage Mix

1 packet

garlic aioli

(Contains: Eggs, Soy)

1 sachet

All-American Spice Blend

1 packet

Worcestershire sauce

(Contains: Fish, Soy, Gluten(Wheat))

1 packet

Shredded Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

1

olive oil

20 g

butter

(Contains: Milk)

1 drizzle

white wine vinegar

Energy (kJ)4569 kJ
Fat58.1 g
of which saturates22.5 g
Carbohydrate86.3 g
of which sugars29.3 g
Protein51.2 g
Sodium1373 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
•Baking Paper
•Large Frying Pan
•Lid

Cooking Steps

1
1

• Preheat oven to 240°C/220°C fan-forced. Cut potato into fries. • Place fries on a lined oven tray. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and toss to coat. • Bake until tender, 20-25 minutes.

2
2

• Meanwhile, finely chop capsicum.

3
3

• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook capsicum until tender, 4-5 minutes. • Add beef mince and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until just browned, 4-5 minutes. • SPICY! This is a mild spice blend, but use less if you're sensitive to heat! Add All-American spice blend and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.

4
4

• Add crushed & sieved tomatoes (see ingredients), Worcestershire sauce, the butter and brown sugar and simmer, stirring, until slightly reduced, 1-2 minutes. Season to taste. • Remove pan from heat, sprinkle over shredded Cheddar cheese and cover with a lid (or foil), allowing cheese to melt.

5
5

• Halve burger buns and bake directly on a wire oven rack until heated through, 2-3 minutes. • Meanwhile, combine shredded cabbage mix and a drizzle of white wine vinegar and olive oil in a large bowl. Season to taste.

6
6

• Top bun bases with American beef and capsicum mixture, along with some shredded cabbage. • Serve with fries, garlic aioli and any remaining shredded cabbage. Enjoy!

TIP: Store any leftover filling in the fridge for another meal!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Customers loved the delicious taste, with many praising the beef and capsicum combination.
  • Ease of prep: Several reviewers found this recipe simple to make, though some had trouble with the consistency.
  • Suggestions: Consider reducing liquid for a thicker filling; try adding sliced gherkins for extra flavour.
  • Texture: Some found the buns became too soggy; consider toasting them or serving the filling separately.
AI-generated from customer reviews

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