Blue Ribbon Sloppy Joe's

Get ready to elevate your sandwich game with Blue Ribbon Sloppy Joe's—a mouthwatering twist on a classic comfort food! This recipe combines savory ground beef with a medley of bold, tangy flavors from Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and a touch of brown sugar for the perfect balance of sweet and smoky. Sautéed onions, green bell peppers, and garlic add a rich depth, while a thick, homemade tomato-based sauce ensures each bite is bursting with saucy, satisfying goodness. Served on perfectly toasted, buttery hamburger buns, these Sloppy Joe's are easy to make in just 35 minutes and promise to be a hit for weeknight dinners, game-day spreads, or family gatherings. Upgrade your comfort food repertoire with this award-worthy recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 small Green bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 cup Tomato sauce
• 0.25 cup Ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 buns Hamburger buns, toasted
• 2 teaspoons Butter (optional, for toasting buns)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.

Step 2

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks.

Step 3

Remove the cooked beef from the skillet and drain any excess grease if necessary. Set the beef aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the chopped onion and green bell pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes or until softened.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute, until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the tomato paste to the skillet, stirring until the vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 7

Return the ground beef to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetable mixture.

Step 8

Add the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

Step 9

Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 10

While the sloppy joe mixture simmers, lightly butter the cut sides of the hamburger buns and toast them in a separate skillet over medium heat until golden, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 11

Spoon a generous amount of the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1276.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2021.8

Total Fat 114.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 321.9mg	0%
Sodium 3391.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 157.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.5g	0%
Total Sugars 58.2g
Protein 98.5g	0%

Vitamin D 6.0IU	0%
Calcium 356.7mg	0%
Iron 16.9mg	0%
Potassium 2134.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.1%

Protein: 19.2%

Carbs: 30.7%