Ellie Krieger's Sloppy Joes

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with Ellie Krieger's Sloppy Joes—a deliciously wholesome twist on the classic comfort food. Packed with flavor and nutrition, this recipe combines lean ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a rich, tangy sauce made with no-salt-added tomato sauce and ketchup, a hint of Dijon mustard, and a touch of sweetness from light brown sugar. Sautéed onions and red bell peppers add a satisfying texture, while staples like Worcestershire sauce and paprika deepen the robust flavor profile. Served atop toasted whole-grain hamburger buns, these Sloppy Joes are a healthier, heartier take on a family favorite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this crowd-pleaser is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean or higher)
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup tomato sauce (unsalted)
• 1 cup no-salt-added ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 whole-grain hamburger buns

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the lean ground beef and cook, breaking it up into crumbles, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beef to a plate and drain any excess fat from the skillet.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and red bell pepper. Sauté over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 6

Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet and mix to combine with the vegetables.

Step 7

Add the tomato sauce, ketchup, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, light brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.

Step 9

Toast the whole-grain hamburger buns, if desired, and spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture onto the bottoms of the buns.

Step 10

Top with the other halves of the buns and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1586.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2548.1

Total Fat 98.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 340.2mg	0%
Sodium 3414.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 264.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.1g	0%
Total Sugars 98.3g
Protein 160.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 632.8mg	0%
Iron 25.2mg	0%
Potassium 4056.9mg	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: 34.3%

Protein: 24.8%

Carbs: 40.9%