Granny's Special Sloppy Joes

Transport your taste buds back to the heart of comfort food heaven with Granny's Special Sloppy Joes! This classic family recipe takes the ordinary sloppy joe to the next level with a rich, tangy sauce made from a perfectly balanced blend of ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of brown sugar for sweetness. But what makes it truly special are the savory hints of garlic, onion, green bell pepper, and warm spices like ground mustard and paprika, all simmered to perfection with tender ground beef. Nestled in buttery toasted hamburger buns, these messy-yet-magical sandwiches are ready in just 30 minutes and make an ideal weeknight dinner your whole family will adore. Serve these mouthwatering sloppy joes alongside crispy potato chips, creamy coleslaw, or tangy pickles for a meal that's wonderfully nostalgic yet irresistibly fresh.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.75 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 pieces hamburger buns

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat until melted.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease if necessary.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ground mustard, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Simmer the mixture for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.

Step 8

Lightly toast the hamburger buns in a toaster or skillet for added texture.

Step 9

Spoon the beef mixture generously onto the bottom half of each hamburger bun, then top with the other half.

Step 10

Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes, such as potato chips, coleslaw, or pickles.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1206.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1924.2

Total Fat 120.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 53.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 366.9mg	0%
Sodium 4511.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 144.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 62.1g	0%
Total Sugars 62.7g
Protein 137.0g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 226.2mg	0%
Iron 15.6mg	0%
Potassium 2017.9mg	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: 49.0%

Protein: 24.8%

Carbs: 26.2%