Homemade Sloppy Joe Mix

Pantry Seasoning Blend for a classic sandwich filling

Keeping this seasoning mix ready means sloppy joes are only minutes away.

It’s a simple blend of pantry spices that tastes even better than store-bought packets.

Mix Together

• 1 cup minced onion
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup garlic powder
• 4 Tbsp paprika
• 2 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 Tbsp ground mustard
• ½ Tbsp pepper
• ½ tsp celery seed

Store in a mason jar and shake before each use.

Make Dinner

For every pound of browned ground beef:

• Add 2 Tbsp seasoning mix
• Stir in 1 cup ketchup

Simmer until heated through.

Serve It Up

Pile onto homemade hamburger buns with pickles, chips, or coleslaw.

From My Kitchen

Sloppy joes have been a family favorite for years because they’re quick, filling, and perfect for feeding a crowd. Making my own seasoning mix means I can skip the store-bought packets while still getting all the sweet, savory flavor everyone expects.

I like keeping a jar of this blend right alongside my other homemade pantry mixes. Together they turn ordinary ground beef into several different dinners with very little effort. Building a pantry like this has made meal planning easier, grocery shopping simpler, and dinner far less stressful on busy days.