Carol's Sloppy Joes

Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinners with "Carol's Sloppy Joes," a flavorful twist on a classic comfort food favorite. This quick and easy recipe features savory ground beef, tender onions, and sweet bell peppers simmered in a tangy, homemade sauce made with ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and a hint of smoky paprika. In just 30 minutes, you’ll have a hearty, satisfying meal perfect for busy evenings or casual family gatherings. Toasted hamburger buns add the perfect buttery crunch, making each bite irresistibly delicious. With its balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, this recipe is sure to become your go-to for nostalgic, crowd-pleasing dinners!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 0.75 cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp yellow mustard
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 0.75 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 cup water
• 4 hamburger buns
• 2 tbsp butter (optional, for toasting buns)

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 2

Remove any excess grease from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon behind.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Lower the heat to medium and stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Add the water and stir everything together until the sauce is smooth and evenly distributed.

Step 6

Let the mixture simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the meat.

Step 7

While the meat mixture is simmering, you can toast the hamburger buns if desired. Heat a separate skillet over medium heat, spread the cut sides of the buns with butter, and toast them until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 8

Spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture onto the bottoms of the toasted buns, top with the remaining bun halves, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1251.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1914.4

Total Fat 120.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 55.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 384.0mg	0%
Sodium 3997.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 142.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 61.6g	0%
Total Sugars 61.0g
Protein 136.7g	0%

Vitamin D 18.3IU	0%
Calcium 225.3mg	0%
Iron 15.7mg	0%
Potassium 1928.0mg	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: 49.3%

Protein: 24.8%

Carbs: 25.9%