Sloppy Dorothy Sandwiches (The Original)

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 any more excited or supportive.

Love these Sloppy Dorothy Sandwiches? Be sure to check out these: Dorothy’s BBQ Pork Chops, Dorothy’s Hot Taco Dip, and my recipe for Dorothy’s Potato Salad!

This recipe is sponsored by Dorothy Lynch Dressing.  All of the opinions and love of their Nebraska-Made Home Style dressing are my own.  

There is No Place Like Nebraska

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.

Nebraska’s Own Dorothy Lynch

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 its 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.  But it’s not just for salads, though.  It makes an awesome 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 Dorothys 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?

• ground beef – I always buy lean ground beef.
• minced garlic cloves – fresh or jarred work fine
• onion – I reach for a yellow sweet onion
• spices– mustard powder, garlic, onion powder, salt & pepper
• tomato paste and water – one can of each
• honey – I love local raw honey, but any will work
• Worcestershire sauce – adds so much flavor to these
• Dorothy Lynch Home Style Dressing – brings it all together!

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.

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Sloppy Dorothy Sliders

Want to stretch that Sloppy Dorothy goodness a little further? Serve this original recipe on slider buns! Perfect for tailgating, parties and get-togethers! 

Same taste – smaller bun!

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 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!

Follow along with Dorothy Lynch on their website, their Facebook, and their Twitter accounts for delicious recipes all year long.

More Recipes that Use Nebraska’s Own Dorothy Lynch

More recipes that would make Dorothy proud!

• Dorothy’s Holiday Cheese Ball
• Dorothy’s Cranberry Meatballs
• BBQ Little Smokies with Dorothy Lynch
• Taco Salads with Dorothy Lynch Taco Sauce
• Dorothy’s Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread (pictured above)

See ALL of my Tailgating Recipes Here

Here’s to fall, football, and delicious food! 

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The Original 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!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time40 minutes mins

Total Time45 minutes mins

Course: Sandwiches

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Dorothy Lynch, ground beef, Nebraska, sandwiches, Sloppy Dorothy Sandwiches, sloppy joe

Servings: 6 -8

Calories: 583kcal

Author: Michaela Kenkel

Equipment

• 12-Piece Black Sharp Knife Set with Covers, Cutting Board and Sharpener
• Meat Chopper, 5 Curve Blades Ground Beef Chopper
• Pack of 2 Silicone Solid Turner,Non Stick Slotted Kitchen Spatulas
• Lodge 6 Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven. Classic Red Enamel Dutch Oven (Island Spice Red)
• AmazonBasics Enameled Cast Iron Covered Dutch Oven, 6-Quart, Blue
• Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet With Assist Handle, 10.25", Black
• Dorothy Lynch Home Style Salad Dressing 
• Buy Dorothy Lynch

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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

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, water, honey, Dorothy Lynch, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.
• Turn it down to low. Simmer for 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

Serving: 1g | Calories: 583kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 914mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g