Dave's Sloppy Joes

Get ready to transform dinner time with Dave's Sloppy Joes, a hearty, flavor-packed classic made with simple ingredients and a touch of homemade charm. This recipe features tender ground beef sautéed with finely diced onion, green bell pepper, and garlic, then simmered in a tangy, sweet, and savory sauce made from ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire, and just the right hint of chili powder. Perfect for busy weeknights, it comes together in just 30 minutes and delivers a nostalgic yet elevated twist on a family favorite. Serve the rich, saucy mixture on soft, toasted hamburger buns for the ultimate comfort food experience. Ideal for a quick dinner or casual gathering, these sloppy joes are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef (80% lean)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion, finely diced
• 0.5 piece Green bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.75 cup Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 cup Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 pieces Hamburger buns

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease if necessary.

Step 3

Push the cooked ground beef to one side of the skillet. Add the finely diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the empty side. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.

Step 4

Mix the ground beef with the cooked vegetables in the skillet.

Step 5

Stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, and chili powder. Mix until fully combined.

Step 6

Add the water, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 8

Toast the hamburger buns lightly if desired.

Step 9

Spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture generously onto the bottom half of each hamburger bun. Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1269.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1988.5

Total Fat 123.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 46.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 313.1mg	0%
Sodium 3286.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 144.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 62.0g	0%
Total Sugars 61.5g
Protein 136.3g	0%

Vitamin D 28.1IU	0%
Calcium 252.2mg	0%
Iron 17.2mg	0%
Potassium 1929.4mg	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: 49.7%

Protein: 24.5%

Carbs: 25.9%