Carla's Sloppy Joe Mix

Get ready for a comfort food classic with a homemade twist—Carla's Sloppy Joe Mix is the perfect blend of hearty, tangy, and sweet flavors that will have your family asking for seconds. This quick and easy recipe combines seasoned ground beef with sautéed onions, green bell peppers, and garlic, and layers on a saucy mixture of ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and a touch of brown sugar for a rich, irresistible bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's the ultimate weeknight dinner solution, whether served traditionally on toasted buns or as a creative topping for baked potatoes or rice. Packed with bold flavor and a perfectly balanced texture, this Sloppy Joe mix is bound to become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 0.5 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1.5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Once the beef is fully cooked, drain any excess grease from the pan and return it to medium heat.

Step 4

Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything well to combine.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or a pinch of brown sugar if desired.

Step 8

Serve the Sloppy Joe mix warm over toasted buns, or use it as a topping for baked potatoes or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1034.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1478.2

Total Fat 90.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.6g
Cholesterol 301.1mg	0%
Sodium 2980.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 100.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g	0%
Total Sugars 66.3g
Protein 81.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 163.3mg	0%
Iron 11.5mg	0%
Potassium 2120.9mg	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: 52.8%

Protein: 21.2%

Carbs: 26.0%