Easy Sloppy Joe's

Ready in just 30 minutes, these Easy Sloppy Joe’s are the perfect solution for a quick and satisfying family dinner. Lean ground beef is cooked with a savory and slightly sweet homemade sauce made from pantry staples like ketchup, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce, then piled high on soft hamburger buns. The addition of diced onion, garlic, and a touch of apple cider vinegar adds depth and tang to this classic comfort food. For an elevated twist, toast the buns with a slather of butter for an irresistible golden crust. Ideal for weeknight meals, this easy sloppy joe recipe strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and flavor, making it a go-to dish when you need something delicious in a flash.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium, diced Yellow onion
• 2 cloves, minced Garlic
• 0.75 cup Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 pieces Hamburger buns
• 1 tablespoon Butter (optional, for toasting buns)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until it is fully browned.

Step 3

Drain any excess grease from the skillet.

Step 4

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined.

Step 6

Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer uncovered for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 7

While the meat mixture is simmering, optionally toast the hamburger buns. Spread a thin layer of butter on the cut sides of the buns, then place them face-down on a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Toast for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 8

Spoon the Sloppy Joe filling onto the bottom halves of the buns, then top with the other halves.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1062.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1759.7

Total Fat 108.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 47.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 332.5mg	0%
Sodium 3315.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 129.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 59.8g	0%
Total Sugars 50.9g
Protein 135.7g	0%

Vitamin D 9.1IU	0%
Calcium 201.1mg	0%
Iron 14.9mg	0%
Potassium 1775.6mg	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: 47.9%

Protein: 26.6%

Carbs: 25.5%