Michael Symon's Sloppy Mikes

Take your taste buds on a nostalgic yet elevated journey with Michael Symon's Sloppy Mikes—a mouthwatering twist on the classic sloppy joe! This recipe features a perfectly seasoned, saucy ground beef filling with layers of robust flavor, thanks to ingredients like Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and smoky paprika. Diced green bell peppers and onions add a delightful crunch while a touch of brown sugar balances the tangy ketchup and apple cider vinegar. Served on buttery, golden-toasted burger buns, these sloppy Mikes are comfort food at its finest. Ready in just 40 minutes and perfect for weeknight dinners or game-day gatherings, this recipe effortlessly combines simplicity with gourmet flair.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 buns soft burger buns
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked. Remove the beef from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside. Drain excess fat from the pan but leave about 1 tablespoon for cooking the vegetables.

Step 2

In the same pan, add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until the vegetables are softened and aromatic.

Step 3

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes to deepen the flavor.

Step 4

Return the cooked ground beef to the pan and mix with the vegetables.

Step 5

Add the ketchup, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar to the pan. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

Step 6

Season the mixture with paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer on low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld and the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 7

While the filling simmers, toast the burger buns. Spread a small amount of butter on the cut sides of each bun and toast them in a hot skillet or under a broiler until golden brown.

Step 8

Spoon the beef mixture generously onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns and top with the other half of the buns. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1352.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2866.7

Total Fat 137.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 52.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 386.9mg	0%
Sodium 5992.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 295.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.8g	0%
Total Sugars 73.5g
Protein 117.5g	0%

Vitamin D 32.6IU	0%
Calcium 794.3mg	0%
Iron 25.8mg	0%
Potassium 2510.7mg	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: 42.9%

Protein: 16.3%

Carbs: 40.9%