So sloppy! These Sliced Steak Sloppy Joes may leave you reaching for a napkin, but you’ll love the bbq sauced steak topped with coleslaw and onions and peppers. They are definitely worth the messy hands!
It’s official – put “sloppy” in front of the name of any sandwich, and I’m going to want to try it!!
I’m no stranger to sloppy joes. I’ve made several different versions, like these Buffalo Sloppy Joes or Hawaiian Sloppy Joes, and you can pretty much bet that any version is going to be a good sandwich!
And while I love the traditional version, I also love to switch things up – which is why I love these Sliced Steak Sloppy Joes. These combine our love of sloppy joes with our love of steak, so of course they are a winner for me!
Tips and Tricks
- You can use a flat iron steak, flank steak, or even a sirloin that is cut thin.
- I like to use a sturdier roll (ciabatta is my favorite) to hold up to the steak and all of the toppings.
- Not a fan of steak? You can use the sauce with ground beef to make a delicious, yet different version of this sandwich.
- If you have leftovers, store the meat and the slaw separately in the refrigerator. The slaw may get a little soggy, but it will still be delicious the next day.
More Sloppy Joes
Enchilada Sloppy Joe Recipe
Smoky Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes
Cubano Sloppy Joes
Turkey Sloppy Joes
Sliced Steak Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
Steak:
- 2 8 to 10-ounce flat iron steaks
- 2 large cloves garlic sliced
- 2 small sprigs fresh marjoram or oregano or a generous sprinkle of dried herbs
- 2 sprigs rosemary chopped
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- extra virgin olive oil
Sauce:
- ½ cup beef stock
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 large cloves garlic finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- coarsely ground black pepper
Slaw:
- 1 medium shallot peeled
- 1 rounded tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons agave syrup or 1 teaspoon superfine sugar
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups slaw salad mix or shredded cabbage
- celery salt
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Sandwiches:
- 4 6-inch ciabatta rolls or other large crusty rolls, split and toasted
- thinly sliced red onion
- sliced banana peppers
Instructions
- Place the steaks in a shallow dish and rub with the garlic. Season with the marjoram, rosemary and salt and pepper. Drizzle generously with olive oil, and allow the steaks to sit for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, to make the sauce, combine the beef stock, ketchup, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and vinegar in a small pot. Add lots of black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- To make the slaw, grate the shallot into a large bowl. Add the mustard, sugar or agave, and red wine vinegar. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Add the slaw and toss to coat with the sauce. Season with celery salt, and then add salt and pepper to taste.
- Preheat a grill pan or a cast iron griddle over medium-high heat. Place the steaks on the pan and grill for 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Remove the steaks to a cutting board and let them sit for 5-10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Pile some of the sliced steak on the bottom halves of the buns. Top with the sauce, then the slaw. Add some red onions and banana peppers, then place the top of the bun on the sandwich.
- Serve with a lot of napkins to wipe up the mess. 🙂
why_in_the_heck says
Wow, these look incredible. My boyfriend's mad for BBQ sauce in all its forms; definitely going to have to try this.
scrambledhenfruit says
I've begun seeing flat iron steak in the supermarket- this looks like a good way to prepare it! I love sloppy sandwiches. 🙂
Liz says
You had me at sloppy too!
Monet says
Smile. When I hear the word "sloppy" I get excited too. Especially when I know that RR's BBQ sauce is involved. I love the sauces she makes from scratch. Thanks for sharing, love. I hope you have a wonderful Sunday. Rest, rejuvenate and spread some love!
teresa says
totally love the sauce on that baby, YUM!
ARLENE says
This looks really good. I'm not a fan of the usual ground beef sloppy Joes, but I think I'd love this variety.
Joanne says
I made rach's buffalo sloppy joes before the blog and LOVED them. I think the messier a sandwich is, the better it usually tastes. This sounds delicious! Love the homemade bbq sauce.
Holly says
These sound incredible!
Heather of Kitchen Concoctions says
I saw RR use flat iron steak before on her talk show to make a Jim Beam sloppy joe. I have been dying to try that version but this one looks mighty tasty too.
And I am so happy to see the “Mr. Linky’ back!
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
That must be comforting!
Cheers,
Rosa