Gail's Sloppy Joes

Dive into the comforting nostalgia of *Gail's Sloppy Joes*, a hearty classic elevated with rich, flavorful touches. This easy, family-friendly recipe combines perfectly seasoned ground beef with finely diced onions, green bell pepper, and a tangy-sweet sauce featuring ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmered to perfection and served atop toasted burger buns, these Sloppy Joes strike the perfect balance between savory and sweet. Ready in just 30 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Pair it with coleslaw or potato chips for an irresistible, satisfying meal the whole family will love! Keywords: Sloppy Joes recipe, easy weeknight dinner, ground beef recipes, family-friendly meals, classic comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium, finely diced Yellow onion
• 0.5 seeded and diced Green bell pepper
• 2 minced Garlic cloves
• 0.75 cup Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 0.5 cup Beef broth
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 Burger buns
• 2 tablespoons (optional, for toasting buns) Butter

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it into smaller crumbles with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease from the skillet and set cooked beef aside.

Step 2

Reduce the heat to medium. In the same skillet, add the diced onion and green bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 3

Return the cooked beef to the skillet. Stir in ketchup, yellow mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and beef broth. Mix well until the ingredients are fully incorporated.

Step 4

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper. Let the Sloppy Joes simmer on low heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 5

While the mixture simmers, optionally toast the burger buns. Spread a small amount of butter on the inside of each bun and toast on a skillet over medium heat, cut-side down, until golden brown.

Step 6

Spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture onto the bottom half of each bun. Top with the remaining bun halves and serve warm.

Step 7

Optional: Serve with a side of coleslaw, potato chips, or pickles for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1236.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2017.0

Total Fat 109.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 45.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 366.9mg	0%
Sodium 4105.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 169.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.7g	0%
Total Sugars 70.3g
Protein 94.9g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 300.1mg	0%
Iron 15.2mg	0%
Potassium 2174.0mg	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: 48.2%

Protein: 18.6%

Carbs: 33.2%