Lainie's Sloppy Joes

Get ready to elevate a classic comfort food with "Lainie's Sloppy Joes," the ultimate hearty, flavor-packed sandwich perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Featuring juicy ground beef cooked to perfection and smothered in a tangy, smoky sauce made with ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of apple cider vinegar, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between sweet, savory, and zesty. Enhanced with aromatic onions, garlic, and a hint of chili powder and smoked paprika, every bite is bursting with irresistible flavor. Quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, these Sloppy Joes are served on toasted burger buns (buttered for extra indulgence) and pair beautifully with pickles, coleslaw, or chips. Ideal for family dinners or game-day gatherings, this crowd-pleasing dish is comfort food at its best!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (preferably 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 burger buns
• 2 tablespoons butter (optional, for toasting buns)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease if necessary.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar.

Step 6

Add the smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

Step 7

Simmer the mix for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.

Step 8

While the mixture simmers, toast the burger buns in a skillet with melted butter over medium heat (optional).

Step 9

Spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns.

Step 10

Top with the other halves of the buns and serve immediately. Optionally, pair with pickles, coleslaw, or chips for a full meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1096.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2310.4

Total Fat 134.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 53.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 384.0mg	0%
Sodium 3615.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 177.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.5g	0%
Total Sugars 78.2g
Protein 91.7g	0%

Vitamin D 46.4IU	0%
Calcium 270.9mg	0%
Iron 14.6mg	0%
Potassium 1660.7mg	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: 52.8%

Protein: 16.1%

Carbs: 31.1%