Keith's Sloppy Joes

Meet "Keith's Sloppy Joes," a crowd-pleasing classic with a flavorful twist! This easy homemade recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and tangy flavors, thanks to a rich combination of ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and a hint of smoked paprika. Tender ground beef is sautéed with aromatic onions, bell peppers, and garlic, then simmered to perfection in a sauce that clings to every bite. With just 10 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes to cook, this family-friendly dish is ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve these hearty, saucy sandwiches on toasted hamburger buns for the ultimate comfort food experience. Whether you’re feeding the kids or hosting a laid-back dinner, Keith’s Sloppy Joes are guaranteed to satisfy!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow 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, packed
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 pieces hamburger buns

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 3

Remove the cooked beef from the skillet with a slotted spoon and set it aside. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and green bell pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 30 seconds, just until fragrant.

Step 6

Return the cooked beef to the skillet and stir to combine.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and add the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, yellow mustard, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to evenly coat the beef mixture.

Step 8

Simmer the mixture over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Toast the hamburger buns lightly, if desired.

Step 10

Spoon the Sloppy Joe meat mixture onto the bottom halves of the buns. Top with the other bun halves and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1324.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2065.7

Total Fat 119.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 46.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 301.1mg	0%
Sodium 4936.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 182.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 91.4g	0%
Total Sugars 69.6g
Protein 165.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 273.4mg	0%
Iron 18.9mg	0%
Potassium 2047.8mg	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: 43.6%

Protein: 26.8%

Carbs: 29.6%