Favorite Sloppy Joes

Say hello to your new favorite sloppy joes—an easy, family-friendly recipe that delivers the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors in every bite! Made with juicy ground beef, sautéed onions, and bell peppers, this classic comfort food is smothered in a rich homemade sauce featuring ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and the perfect touch of brown sugar. A hint of chili powder and paprika adds a gentle kick, while butter-toasted hamburger buns take these sandwiches to the next level. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, this is the ultimate weeknight meal that’s as satisfying as it is simple. Perfect for dinner, backyard get-togethers, or game-day feasts, these sloppy joes are sure to become a staple in your recipe rotation!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 medium bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.75 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup water
• 6 pieces hamburger buns
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened (for toasting buns)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.

Step 2

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess grease if necessary.

Step 3

Push the beef to one side of the skillet and add the diced onion and bell pepper to the other side. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring, until softened.

Step 4

Stir the minced garlic into the vegetables and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant. Mix everything together with the ground beef.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, red wine vinegar, chili powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and water.

Step 6

Simmer the mixture for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef evenly.

Step 7

Meanwhile, butter the insides of the hamburger buns and toast them in a separate skillet or on a griddle over medium heat until golden brown, about 1–2 minutes.

Step 8

Spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture onto the toasted buns and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1476.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2249.5

Total Fat 142.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 384.0mg	0%
Sodium 3788.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 174.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 92.6g	0%
Total Sugars 59.8g
Protein 166.1g	0%

Vitamin D 18.3IU	0%
Calcium 278.8mg	0%
Iron 18.5mg	0%
Potassium 2181.9mg	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: 48.5%

Protein: 25.1%

Carbs: 26.4%