Leslie's Sloppy Joes

Experience the ultimate comfort food with Leslie's Sloppy Joes, a hearty, flavor-packed twist on the classic sandwich that's perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. This recipe combines seasoned ground beef sautéed with tender onions, green bell peppers, and garlic, all coated in a rich, tangy sauce made with ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of brown sugar for sweetness. Spices like smoked paprika and chili powder elevate the dish, adding a subtle smokiness and a hint of heat. Serve this mouthwatering meat mixture on buttery toasted hamburger buns for a satisfying meal that’s ready in just 40 minutes. Whether you're cooking for the family or hosting a get-together, Leslie's Sloppy Joes are sure to be a hit.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.5 cup water
• 4 hamburger 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 ground beef and cook, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease if needed.

Step 3

Push the browned beef to one side of the skillet and add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the other side. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 4-5 minutes, then stir them into the beef.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, yellow mustard, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Pour in the water and stir everything together until well combined.

Step 6

Simmer the mixture for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 7

While the meat mixture simmers, optionally butter the hamburger buns and toast them in a skillet or under a broiler until golden brown.

Step 8

Spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture onto the bottom half of each bun, then place the top half on to close. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1398.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2109.3

Total Fat 134.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 57.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 384.0mg	0%
Sodium 3678.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 160.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 62.9g	0%
Total Sugars 73.2g
Protein 137.2g	0%

Vitamin D 18.3IU	0%
Calcium 235.4mg	0%
Iron 16.0mg	0%
Potassium 2041.2mg	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: 50.4%

Protein: 22.9%

Carbs: 26.7%