Sloppy Rover ? Are we cooking dogs now ? No. I called this second recipe Sloppy Rover because it is very similar to the Sloppy Joe's that I have come to love - it's just the dog rendition of it, therefore Sloppy Rover. To start with, let me explain to you, that this recipe is basically taken from "Frisst night - gibt's nicht"by Ingeborg Pils (I love her book) just with a small change, so let me tell you how to make this !
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| Home-made Sloppy Rover with kibble that soaked up the added water |
So what do you need:
- Butter or olive oil
- Optional:4 onion (this is optional as there are some people that believe onion are bad for dogs)
- Tomatos or Tomato Paste
- 500g ground beef
- 8-10 carrots
- 1 Liter Low Sodium (or home made) Vegetable broth
- 300g corn
- Deep pan or better a wok
- Bags or tupperware for leftovers
- Pen to label
The processis not as fast as the first dish, but it's easy
- Peel onion and carrots
- Cut onion into cubes
- Melt butter/heatolive oilin a pan
- Add onionand fry untilthey turn a bitsee through
- Add beef
- Cut carrots into cubes
- If you are using tomatos, cut those into small cubes too
- Add carrots once beef is thoroughly cooked
- Add in tomato paste or cubed tomatos
- Add in the vegetable broth
- Let it cook for 20 minutes (or possibly more), until most of the water is gone
- Add in corn (without the water if you are using canned corn)
- Bring to a boil and take off the stove
- Let it cool
- Feed/Bag and store it
Serving it:
- It can be served by itself
- With rice or pasta
- With dry or wet kibble
As Odette is gaining more weight and is starting to need more food, I have packaged these in bags of about125g each. My favorite way of serving it to her is to add one bag to 1 cup of kibble, pour hot water on it, so that kibble water reaches the same height as kibble, let the water cool down and mix it all together. The kibble soaks up the water, and with it the taste of the home-made food, coaxing her into eating more kibble, which is important as it has all the puppy nutrition she needs.
The entire costof this dish was about $7 and I was able to get about 17 servings out of it (packaging them in bigger quantities than before). I have been feeding her bagged food nearly every night because she loves it so much, and as mentioned, it's cheaper than any decent quality wet food you can buy.
The timethis dish took out of my day was about a total of 1 1/2 hours. The main time consuming part was the labelling and packaging of all the bags. I had to let my dish boil for about 40 minutes because I did not have access to my stove, so it took longer on this heating plate than it would on the stove.
As for labelling, it is important to write on the bag: ingredients, how to prepare it, the weight and date. If I ever want to give food away I want to remember what is in it in case a dog is allergic to certain things, by putting the weight I also know how many bags the dog should eat (or how much kibble is needed to make up for it). Secondly, Sam has asked me endless times how to prepare dog-food, but no more, now that it is written on the bag. And thirdly, do not keep this food in your fridge for longer than about a week and in your freezer for no longer than 3-6 months.
Cheap, fast, healthy and your dog will love it.
P.S.: Since there are a lot of people, who are against feeding onions to dogs, I want to stress that firstly, the onion in this recipe is cooked and not raw, secondly vets opinions on feeding onions to dog differ greatly around the world. If you are not sure whether you should feed your dog onion or not, ask your vet, some say yes, others no.
Please refrain from commenting things such as "do not give your dogs onion, they can kill them" etc. - I am well aware of both sides of the story and have made my own educated decision that I want to add onions to my recipes and feed them to my dog.
FAQs
What is the sloppy joe sauce made of? It's made with ketchup, brown sugar, tomato paste, Worcestershire, chili powder, garlic, dry mustard, and a little Tobasco (if you want). That sauce coats the ground beef, onion, and bell pepper to make the filling.
What to add to sloppy joes? ›
Spices: Dress up your sloppy joes with garlic powder, onion powder, or any other flavors you love. If you want heat, throw in a tbsp of ancho chili powder, a tsp of ground cumin, or a half teaspoon of chipotle powder. Or, splash on your favorite hot sauce.
Can I use tomato sauce instead of tomato paste for sloppy joes? ›
You don't have to dash out to the store if you're out of tomato paste; tomato sauce and tomato puree are both an excellent substitute. For every 1 tablespoon of tomato paste needed, use 3 tablespoons of tomato puree or sauce.
What's the difference between sloppy joe and Manwich? ›
Sloppy Joes are the sandwich, while Manwich is the store-bought canned sloppy joe sauce, produced by ConAgra Foods and Hunt's. What is this? While the brand markets this product as a quick and easy one-pan meal, I strongly recommend you make the sauce from scratch.
What can I add to canned sloppy joe mix to make it taste better? ›
Enhancing canned Sloppy Joe sauce is as simple as stirring in a couple of tablespoons of your favorite salsa. Salsa seamlessly complements Sloppy Joe sauce for a couple of reasons. First, both are tomato-based sauces, ensuring a harmonious blend of flavors.
How do you thicken up sloppy joe sauce? ›
Cornstarch thickens the sauce and binds up any fat, creating a silky-smooth, cohesive texture. A potato masher breaks the ground beef into fine, uniform pieces that will (mostly) stay put on the bun instead of tumbling out.
Is mayo good on a Sloppy Joe? ›
Spread Mayo or Miracle Whip over toasted hamburger buns top with sloppy joe mix, sliced pickles and sliced cheese.
Should you drain meat before adding sloppy joe sauce? ›
Sloppy Joe Tips
We suggest draining the browned beef, because excess grease serves as a barrier to sloppy joe seasonings.
What is a Sloppy Joe supposed to taste like? ›
A Sloppy Joe is a beloved American sandwich made from ground beef cooked in a tangy and slightly sweet tomato-based sauce and served on a hamburger bun. The name “sloppy” aptly describes the sandwich's messy nature, as the filling tends to spill out of the bun.
Why is Sloppy Joe so sloppy? ›
Some attribute the original Sloppy Joe to a cafe in Sioux City, Iowa, where, many years ago, in 1930 a cook named Joe added tomato sauce to his “loose meat” sandwiches. Voila: a new between-the-bread offering, and the sandwich's official name.
If you're aiming to eat a lower-fat diet, then consider fixing yourself a sloppy jane. This variant on the sloppy joe swaps out regular ground beef for leaner beef. It also places a higher focus on vegetables and other low-calorie ingredients.
What is the fancy name for sloppy joes? ›
Some other names for sloppy joes include: barbecues, dynamites, gulash, sloppy janes, slushburgers, steamers, wimpies, and yum yums. What do you call sloppy joes where you live? Just like the many names for sloppy joes, you'll also find all sorts of variations on the recipe.
How many people does 2 lbs of sloppy joes feed? ›
My mom always made sloppy joes with sauce from a can. Remember that stuff? If you use that, you have to try this easy homemade version that is so much tastier! This recipe uses 2 lbs of ground beef and serves about 8 people.
What are the ingredients in Hunt's sloppy joe sauce? ›
Ingredients. Tomato Puree (Water,Tomato Paste), Water, Sugar/Glucose-Fructose, Vinegar, Corn Syrup, Salt, Spices, Dehydrated Green Pepper, Red Pepper Flakes, Tomato Fibre, Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Dehydrated Garlic, Citric Acid, Flavour, Spice Extracts.
Is Manwich just the sauce? ›
Manwich, a portmanteau of man and sandwich, is the brand name of a canned sloppy joe sauce produced by ConAgra Foods and Hunt's, introduced in 1969. The can contains seasoned tomato sauce that is added to ground beef cooked in a skillet. It is marketed as a quick and easy one-pan meal for the whole family.
What is the origin of the Sloppy Joe recipe? ›
Many believe the Sloppy Joe is the namesake of a Sioux City, Iowa cook, who in 1930, combined the regionally popular loose meat sandwich with tomato sauce. It's less messy predecessor, the loose meat sandwich is a Midwestern favorite of steamed or sauteed ground beef, onions, mustard and pickles.
The processis not as fast as the first dish, but it's easy
