Mary's Sloppy Joes
Get ready to savor the ultimate comfort food with "Mary's Sloppy Joes," a timeless, crowd-pleasing classic perfect for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. This recipe combines perfectly seasoned ground beef with tender onions and green bell peppers, all simmered in a rich, tangy-sweet sauce featuring ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and a hint of chili powder for extra depth. Topped on buttery, toasted hamburger buns, these sloppy joes are irresistibly messy and bursting with flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's an easy, satisfying meal the whole family will love. Pair with coleslaw, potato chips, or a fresh salad for a complete, hearty feast!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
- 0.75 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns
- 2 tablespoons butter, for toasting buns (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 2
Drain any excess fat from the skillet and return it to the heat. Add the diced onion and green bell pepper to the ground beef. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 4-5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 5
While the mixture is simmering, lightly butter the hamburger buns (if desired) and toast them on a skillet or griddle until golden brown.
Step 6
Spoon the sloppy joe mixture generously onto the bottom halves of the hamburger buns. Top with the other halves of the buns.
Step 7
Serve immediately with your favorite sides, such as coleslaw, potato chips, or a simple green salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1281.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1924.4 |
| Total Fat 120.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 55.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 363.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3504.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 143.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 64.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 56.5g | |
| Protein 138.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 18.3IU | 0% |
| Calcium 226.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2121.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories