Crumbled Hamburger Sloppy Joes

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with these irresistibly flavorful Crumbled Hamburger Sloppy Joes! This recipe takes the classic comfort food to new heights by combining savory ground beef with a medley of tangy ketchup, rich tomato paste, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar. Finely chopped onions and optional green bell peppers add a delightful texture, while Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and warming spices like garlic powder and paprika create a perfectly seasoned, crave-worthy filling. With just 30 minutes from prep to plate, this dish serves up six hearty portions atop buttery, toasted hamburger buns. Perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or casual gatherings, these sloppy joes are even more satisfying when paired with pickles, coleslaw, or crispy potato chips. Don’t miss this easy, crowd-pleasing recipe that’s sure to become a go-to favorite in your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped (optional)
• 0.75 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 pieces hamburger buns
• 2 tablespoons butter (for toasting buns)

Directions

Step 1

Place a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and crumbled, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.

Step 2

Stir in the chopped onion and green bell pepper (if using). Continue to cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the vegetables soften.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to medium. Add ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, yellow mustard, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine the sauce with the beef and vegetables.

Step 4

Simmer the mixture for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors are well combined and the sauce thickens.

Step 5

While the sloppy joe filling is simmering, melt butter in a separate skillet over medium heat. Lightly toast the hamburger buns, cut side down, for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 6

Spoon the sloppy joe mixture generously onto the bottom half of each toasted bun. Place the top half of the bun on the filling and serve immediately.

Step 7

Optionally, serve with pickles, coleslaw, or potato chips on the side for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1275.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2097.6

Total Fat 128.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 363.9mg	0%
Sodium 4944.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 171.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 89.7g	0%
Total Sugars 61.6g
Protein 164.8g	0%

Vitamin D 18.3IU	0%
Calcium 258.0mg	0%
Iron 18.1mg	0%
Potassium 1954.3mg	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: 46.2%

Protein: 26.4%

Carbs: 27.4%