Move over Joe!! There is a new and improved version of your classic. These Sloppy Dorothy sandwiches are made with Dorothy Lynch Dressing and will have you licking your fingers in pure satisfaction!
Tailgating season is upon us. Not just here in Nebraska, but across the country, fans are dusting off their tailgating gear, and planning food for the games. We are no different. Our beloved Huskers have an exciting year ahead. One of our football greats, Scott Frost, a fan favorite, has come home to coach, and Nebraskans couldn’t be anymore excited or supportive.
Scott Frost Returns Home to the Cornhusker state as Head Coach. Photo Credit KMTV, Omaha.
This recipe is sponsored by Dorothy Lynch Dressing. All of the opinions and love of their Nebraska-Made Home Style dressing are my own.
I have lived in Nebraska my whole life. Nebraska is a football state, through and through. We support our Cornhuskers, and all things Nebraska. Pride in our state comes in many ways. We support our community, our farmers and the products that are made here in our state. One of Nebraska’s best known food staples? Dorothy Lynch Home Style Dressing.
Dorothy Lynch got it’s start in the 1940’s at the Legion Club in St. Paul, Nebraska. Dorothy made her homemade dressing for the restaurant, and people fell in love with it. They even brought in their own bottles to have them filled with this delicious dressing. These days, the famed dressing is made in a 64,000 square foot plant in Duncan, Nebraska, population 351. Dorothy Lynch dressing is available in Home Style and Fat Free. Dorothy Lynch contains no MSG, cholesterol, or trans fats and is gluten free.
What Does Dorothy Lynch Taste Like?
Because of it’s color, people may think it would taste like French dressing. Not true. Where most French dressings have an oil base, Dorothy Lynch has a tomato base. It’s thick and creamy and has a sweet & spicy flavor that everyone can enjoy. It simply tastes homemade. It tastes like home. It’s not just for salads, though. It’s awesome as a dip, (my husband loves to dip fried chicken in it!) use it as a marinade, or even on pizza! It’s simply fantastic on everything from veggies to BBQ. Try it as an addition to your favorite recipes. It’s a natural fit in the traditional “Sloppy Joe,” with it’s sweet and spicy tomato flavor.
Sloppy Dorothy’s make great tailgating food. They feed a crowd, you can keep them hot in a crock pot or place the pot on your grill to warm them up. Serve them up with American cheese slices, dill pickles and potato chips. (Potato chips make excellent “scoops” for anything that hits the plate) — oh… and napkins. You’ll need those, too!
What’s in a Sloppy Dorothy Sandwich?
- pounds lean ground beef
- minced garlic cloves
- onion
- salt & pepper
- mustard, garlic and onion powder
- tomato paste and water
- honey
- Worcestershire sauce
- Dorothy Lynch Home Style Dressing
Sloppy Dorothy Sandwiches are made with fresh ingredients. Serve them up on soft hamburger style buns with American cheese and dill pickles.
Everyone is sure to love a Sloppy Dorothy, don’t you agree? Just look at that homemade goodness.
Dorothy Lynch is a longtime supporter of Husker athletics. I was honored to be able to develop a recipe for a company that I have known and respected all of my life.
Where do I get my own bottle of Dorothy Lynch Dressing?
Dorothy Lynch Dressing can be purchased at most grocery stores in Nebraska, and can be found at select grocery stores around the country, including Walmart and HyVee. If you can’t find it there, you can always get your pantry stocked with Dorothy Lynch by shopping Buy Nebraska or Amazon!
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Here’s to fall, football and food! 
Sloppy Dorothy Sandwiches
Move over Joe!! There is a new and improved version of your classic. These Sloppy Dorothy sandwiches are made with Dorothy Lynch Dressing and will have you licking your fingers in pure satisfaction!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tablespoon dried onion (or ¼ cup fresh)
- Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste + 1 can water
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- ½ cup Dorothy Lynch Salad Dressing
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- For Serving: 6-8 hamburger buns
- dill pickle slices and American cheese slices (optional)
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Instructions
Combine ground beef, garlic, onion, salt and pepper in a dutch oven. Brown until cooked through. Add in: onion powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, tomato paste and water, honey, Dorothy Lynch, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.
Turn down to low. Simmer 30 minutes, stirring frequently
Serve on hamburger buns, with slices of American cheese and pickles if desired. Always with potato chips!
Notes
To adapt this recipe for a crock pot: Brown hamburger with onion, garlic and salt and pepper. Add the meat and the rest of the ingredients (with the exception of buns, cheese and pickles) to your slow cooker. Stir and cook on low for 5-6 hours. Enjoy on buns with cheese and pickles. (Don't forget the potato chips!)
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 590Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 910mgCarbohydrates: 47gFiber: 3gSugar: 16gProtein: 41g
Nutrition isn't always accurate.
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Jane Bertinetti says
I LOVE sloppy Joe’s, but these sloppy Dorothy’s definitely will be on my table for dinner this week! I love Dorothy Lynch, so I am sure these are delicious! Thanks, Michaela, for this yummy recipe!
Michaela Kenkel says
I’m so happy you like it! I hope you enjoy them as much as we did!
Dan from Platter Talk says
I think our kids (and their dads) would love this awesome idea of Sloppy Dorothy Sandwiches; what a fun and delicious idea!
Madi says
This looks like such an awesome dinner idea! I can’t wait to try it!
Debra C. says
Used to be the only time I could get Dorthy Lynch was when I was visiting my Grandma. I’m so happy that it is on Amazon! It’s my fav and I can’t wait to try your recipe!
Sandra says
Adding Dorothy Lynch dressing sure does take an ole sloppy joe to another tasty level! What a delicious sandwich to share with a crowd!
Kathy says
I love sloppy Joe’s and now I have to get some Dorothy Lynch dressing to try this recipe. It looks amazing and full of flavor! Yum!
Healing Tomato says
So happy to hear that I can get Dorothy Lynch from Amazon. Its my kind of dressing. Your sloppy Dorothy sandwich recipe looks beyond delicious.
michele says
I had to come back over and tell you how amazing these were! While the game I watched didnt come out in our favor, the food was a smashing success! The dressing worked so well I don’t know if I;ll ever make a plain boring sloppy Joe again! Sloppy Dorothy for the WIN!!
Jennifer A Stewart says
I love sloppy joes because they are perfect for tailgating! You can make them in full-size or slider size sandwiches and even make them in pitas and hot dog buns if you run out of the other ones! I can’t wait to try this tangy version!!
Kynthia says
As a fellow Nebraskan everything about this post makes my heart happy ^_^ Cant wait to try since Sloppy Joes are a regular in my home.
Michaela Kenkel says
I am so happy that you found a recipe that makes your heart happy, Kynthia!! Enjoy them!!
jane bertinetti says
Michaela………these Sloppy Dorothy’s are by far the BEST sloppy “Joe’s” I have ever eaten!! Love them!
Michaela Kenkel says
So happy that you liked them!!!
Dorothy Jorgensen says
The Sloppy Dorothy’s look very good so hoping I can find the dressing in northern Wisconsin.
Michaela Kenkel says
They really are delicious! If you can’t, you can always grab it from Amazon! 🙂
Lori says
I make my own dorthy Lynch dressing , taste just like it
Teri C. says
I love Dorothy Lynch dressing, so why not??? I’m definitely going to try this recipe!!
I do love mixing DL with Hidden Valley Ranch for salad dressing, that was by not having enough of either, omg that is delicious too, try it.
And when making taco salads, I use DL, Ranch and Wishbone Zesty Italian mixed, that’s very good too. I like the hint of sweet that DL brings out. Should be a recipe book for Dorothy Lynch!! Wonder why it’s only sold locally???
Michaela Kenkel says
It is in more and more stores every day! Everyone should know the goodness, right?? 🙂
Carole says
I’m in Florida, what can I use in place of the Dorothy Lynch dressing?
Michaela Kenkel says
There really isn’t anything like it? I have two links where you can purchase it online?
LuAnn says
Hi, can use use chicken instead of ground beef? Thanks!
Michaela Kenkel says
Ground chicken? Sure thing!
Heidi says
Sooooo good. Better than any sloppy joe I’ve ever had! Bravo!!
Michaela Kenkel says
Happy you liked them, Heidi!
Toni says
I love Dorothy Lynch dressing. I use it on my tacos instead of salsa. Use as dip for meat.
Michaela Kenkel says
My hubs LOVES it on fried chicken!
Sylvia E Alvarado says
Where can I purchase this delicious sounding dressing? I live in Texas and I have never seen it on any shelves in the grocery stores I shop.
Michaela Kenkel says
Hi, Sylvia! Yes, depending on where you live, it’s available in many grocery stores. If you can’t find it there, you can order from their website, the Grow Nebraska website or Amazon – all which are linked in the blog post here, toward the bottom.
Barbara Jo Boehmer says
Where can I find Dorothy Lynch Sauce?
Michaela Kenkel says
Hi, Barbara! Depending on where you live, it’s available in many grocery stores. If you can’t find it there, you can order from their website, the Grow Nebraska website or Amazon – all which are linked in the blog post here, toward the bottom.