Claudia's Sloppy Joes

Get ready to upgrade your weeknight dinner routine with *Claudia's Sloppy Joes*—a timeless family favorite bursting with flavor and easy-to-make magic! This recipe combines tender, perfectly browned ground beef with a sweet and tangy sauce made from ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of vinegar for that classic sloppy joe flavor. Aromatic garlic, finely diced onion, and green bell pepper bring a fresh, savory depth, while paprika, salt, and black pepper add just the right amount of seasoning. Served on buttery, golden-toasted burger buns, these sloppy joes are irresistibly hearty and comforting. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is ideal for quick family meals or casual gatherings. Pair it with crispy potato chips, creamy coleslaw, or tangy pickles for the ultimate nostalgic feast! Keywords: sloppy joes recipe, easy sloppy joes, quick meals, family dinner, classic comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

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
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.75 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1.5 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 pieces burger buns
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until fully browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease if necessary.

Step 3

Add the finely diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften.

Step 4

Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, white vinegar, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Simmer the mixture for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.

Step 6

While the sloppy joe mixture is simmering, lightly toast the burger buns. Spread a thin layer of butter on the cut sides of the buns and toast them on a skillet or grill pan until golden and crisp, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 7

Spoon the sloppy joe mixture generously onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns, then cover with the top halves.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy with your favorite sides, like potato chips, coleslaw, or pickles.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1139.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2015.9

Total Fat 108.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 45.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 346.8mg	0%
Sodium 3393.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 171.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.8g	0%
Total Sugars 71.0g
Protein 85.7g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 294.6mg	0%
Iron 15.0mg	0%
Potassium 2119.3mg	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: 48.8%

Protein: 17.1%

Carbs: 34.1%