Michael's Special Spoppy Joes

Sink your teeth into Michael's Special Spoppy Joes, a bold and flavorful twist on the classic comfort food! This recipe features tender ground beef cooked with a rich, tangy sauce packed with layers of flavor from ketchup, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of brown sugar for sweetness. Aromatic garlic, finely chopped onions, and a blend of paprika, chili powder, and optional red pepper flakes bring just the right amount of spice. Perfectly toasted, buttered buns add a golden, buttery crunch to every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick crowd-pleaser serves up to six and pairs wonderfully with coleslaw, pickles, or crispy potato chips. Whether you're planning a family dinner or a casual weekend meal, these Sloppy Joes will leave everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 cup Tomato sauce
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Yellow mustard
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Chili powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
• 6 Burger buns
• 2 tbsp Butter

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed.

Step 3

Push the beef to one side of the skillet and add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the empty side. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant, then mix with the beef.

Step 4

Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, paprika, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.

Step 5

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

Step 6

While the mixture simmers, butter the insides of the burger buns and lightly toast them in a separate skillet or on a griddle until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 7

Spoon generous portions of the beef mixture onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns, then place the top halves on to form sandwiches.

Step 8

Serve immediately with your favorite sides, such as coleslaw, pickles, or potato chips.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1403.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2345.9

Total Fat 114.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 45.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 366.9mg	0%
Sodium 5825.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 228.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.9g	0%
Total Sugars 85.4g
Protein 99.5g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 395.7mg	0%
Iron 18.3mg	0%
Potassium 1863.7mg	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: 44.0%

Protein: 17.0%

Carbs: 39.0%