Jayme's Sloppy Joes

Satisfy your craving for a classic comfort food with "Jayme's Sloppy Joes," a flavorful twist on the timeless favorite! This easy homemade recipe features savory ground beef simmered to perfection with finely chopped onions, green bell peppers, and a tangy-sweet sauce made from ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and a hint of chili powder. Ready in just 35 minutes, this crowd-pleaser delivers bold flavors and a perfectly saucy texture that pairs beautifully with soft hamburger buns. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, serve these irresistible sloppy joes alongside chips, coleslaw, or a crisp green salad for the ultimate mealtime experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 pieces hamburger buns

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until fully browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Once browned, drain any excess fat from the skillet.

Step 4

Add the finely chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet with the beef and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Reduce the heat to medium and add the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet.

Step 7

Stir everything together until well combined and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 8

Simmer the mixture for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the meat.

Step 9

Toast the hamburger buns if desired.

Step 10

Spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture onto the bottom halves of the buns. Top with the remaining bun halves.

Step 11

Serve immediately with your favorite sides, such as chips, coleslaw, or a fresh green salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1325.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1934.3

Total Fat 105.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 321.1mg	0%
Sodium 3981.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 182.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 89.5g	0%
Total Sugars 69.2g
Protein 163.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 250.5mg	0%
Iron 17.4mg	0%
Potassium 1670.6mg	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: 40.6%

Protein: 28.0%

Carbs: 31.3%