Dana's Sloppy Joes

Get ready to elevate your dinner game with Dana's Sloppy Joes—a classic comfort food that's equal parts nostalgic and delicious! This family-friendly recipe combines perfectly seasoned ground beef with finely diced onions, green bell peppers, and a tangy-sweet homemade sauce made from ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, and a hint of Worcestershire. With just 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, you'll have a quick, hearty meal featuring buttery, toasted hamburger buns loaded with a rich, saucy filling. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, Dana's Sloppy Joes are the ultimate in fuss-free, satisfying eats. Pair with a side of crispy fries or a fresh salad for a balanced and flavorful meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 cup green bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.25 cup water
• 4 hamburger buns
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess fat if necessary.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

Step 4

Add the ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Pour in the water and stir to incorporate the sauce evenly with the beef and vegetables. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

Step 6

While the Sloppy Joe mixture simmers, lightly butter the insides of the hamburger buns and toast them on a griddle or skillet until golden brown.

Step 7

Spoon a generous portion of the Sloppy Joe mixture onto the bottom half of each toasted bun and top with the other half.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1403.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2132.1

Total Fat 130.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 424.9mg	0%
Sodium 3832.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 165.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 63.8g	0%
Total Sugars 75.9g
Protein 138.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 278.2mg	0%
Iron 18.8mg	0%
Potassium 2311.3mg	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: 49.2%

Protein: 23.2%

Carbs: 27.6%