Mimi's Barbecue Sloppy Joes

Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinner game with "Mimi's Barbecue Sloppy Joes," a savory twist on the classic comfort food that’s packed with bold, barbecue flavor. This easy sloppy joe recipe features perfectly seasoned ground beef simmered with ketchup, smoky barbecue sauce, and a touch of brown sugar for just the right balance of sweetness and tang. Finely diced onions, bell peppers, and a hint of smoked paprika add depth and texture, while a quick simmer ensures the flavors meld beautifully. Serve these hearty sandwiches on toasted, buttery burger buns for an irresistibly satisfying meal that’s ready in just 35 minutes. Perfect for family dinners, casual gatherings, or tailgate parties, these barbecue sloppy joes are sure to become a new household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 pieces burger buns
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened (optional, for toasting buns)

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to medium and add the diced onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the ketchup, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir everything together until the beef mixture is evenly coated.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, so the flavors meld together and the mixture thickens slightly.

Step 7

While the meat mixture is simmering, optionally butter the inside of the burger buns and toast them in a clean skillet over medium heat until golden brown.

Step 8

Spoon the barbecue sloppy joe mixture evenly onto the toasted buns and serve immediately. Optionally garnish with pickles or additional barbecue sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1588.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2764.9

Total Fat 114.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
Cholesterol 332.5mg	0%
Sodium 6826.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 333.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.8g	0%
Total Sugars 174.1g
Protein 100.3g	0%

Vitamin D 9.1IU	0%
Calcium 437.0mg	0%
Iron 18.2mg	0%
Potassium 2635.0mg	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: 37.3%

Protein: 14.5%

Carbs: 48.2%