Don't Bother with the Canned Stuff Sloppy Joes

Ditch the canned sauce and elevate your weeknight dinner game with these flavorful "Don't Bother with the Canned Stuff Sloppy Joes." This homemade rendition features a perfectly seasoned, rich, and tangy sauce made with a robust blend of tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and a touch of brown sugar for subtle sweetness. Fresh aromatics like finely chopped yellow onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic add depth, while warm spices such as paprika and chili powder bring a hint of smoky heat. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy one-skillet meal is perfect for feeding a hungry crowd or satisfying your family's cravings for comfort food. Serve it on toasted sandwich rolls or hamburger buns for the ultimate messy-yet-irresistible bite, and you’ll never reach for the canned stuff again!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef (or ground turkey for a leaner option)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 Green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 cup Tomato sauce
• 0.333 cup Ketchup
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Chili powder
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 6 Sandwich rolls or hamburger buns

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Push the beef to one side of the skillet. In the empty space, add the chopped onion and green bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the tomato paste to the skillet and stir it into the meat and vegetable mixture. Cook for 1 minute to develop the flavor.

Step 6

Pour in the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Add the brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the meat.

Step 8

Taste the mixture and adjust seasonings as needed.

Step 9

Toast the sandwich rolls or hamburger buns, if desired.

Step 10

Serve the sloppy joe mixture on the buns and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1369.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2337.0

Total Fat 124.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 362.9mg	0%
Sodium 4257.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 200.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.0g	0%
Total Sugars 60.4g
Protein 107.4g	0%

Vitamin D 31.8IU	0%
Calcium 417.4mg	0%
Iron 23.9mg	0%
Potassium 2486.7mg	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: 47.6%

Protein: 18.3%

Carbs: 34.1%