Josie's Sloppy Joes

Dive into comfort food perfection with Josie's Sloppy Joes, a quick and hearty classic perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This irresistible recipe combines savory ground beef with the bold flavors of Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and a touch of brown sugar for the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Enhanced with sautéed onion, green bell pepper, and garlic, each bite is packed with rich, bold flavor. The mixture simmers to saucy perfection, making it ideal for generously piling onto soft, toasted hamburger buns. With just 10 minutes of prep time and 25 minutes to cook, this family-friendly dish is ready in no time and serves four. Customize your Sloppy Joes with optional butter-toasted buns for added decadence and serve with pickles or coleslaw for the ultimate comfort meal. Perfect for keywords like "homemade sloppy joes," "easy dinner recipes," and "family-friendly meals"!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1.5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup water
• 4 hamburger buns
• 2 tablespoons butter (optional, for toasting buns)

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Push the veggies to the side of the skillet. Add the ground beef to the empty side and begin browning it. Break it apart with a wooden spoon or spatula as it cooks. Cook until no longer pink, about 7-8 minutes.

Step 5

Once the beef is cooked through, drain any excess grease from the skillet.

Step 6

Return the skillet to the heat and mix the cooked beef and veggies together.

Step 7

Add the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, paprika, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and water to the skillet. Stir well to combine.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.

Step 9

While the filling simmers, optionally toast the hamburger buns by spreading a light layer of butter on the cut sides and placing them face-down in a heated skillet or griddle. Toast until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 10

Spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture onto the toasted buns, dividing equally among the 4 servings.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy your Josie’s Sloppy Joes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1335.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2082.8

Total Fat 134.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 57.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 384.0mg	0%
Sodium 2892.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 153.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 63.1g	0%
Total Sugars 65.3g
Protein 137.2g	0%

Vitamin D 18.3IU	0%
Calcium 235.5mg	0%
Iron 16.5mg	0%
Potassium 2101.1mg	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: 51.1%

Protein: 23.1%

Carbs: 25.8%