Move Over Manwich Sloppy Joes

Say goodbye to store-bought mixes and hello to bold, homemade flavor with "Move Over Manwich Sloppy Joes." This hearty, family-friendly recipe transforms ground beef into a saucy masterpiece with a medley of fresh veggies, savory garlic, and a robust blend of pantry staples like ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Perfectly sweetened with brown sugar and enhanced by the tang of yellow mustard, this recipe delivers the ultimate balance of smoky, tangy, and sweet flavors. Toasted, buttery burger buns provide the perfect vessel for serving, while optional toppings like pickles or shredded cheese take these sloppy joes to the next level. Ready in under 35 minutes, this easy, homemade spin on the classic sloppy joe is destined to become your new weeknight favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.75 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.33 cup water
• 4 burger buns
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 to taste optional toppings such as pickles or shredded cheese

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat and set the beef aside.

Step 2

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the diced onion and green bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 30 seconds or until fragrant.

Step 4

Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet. Stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, and brown sugar.

Step 5

Add the smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Pour in the water and reduce the heat to a simmer. Let the mixture cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.

Step 7

While the mixture cooks, butter the insides of the burger buns and toast them on a skillet or in a toaster oven until golden brown.

Step 8

Scoop generous portions of the sloppy joe mixture onto the toasted buns. Add optional toppings such as pickles or shredded cheese if desired.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade 'Move Over Manwich Sloppy Joes'!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1260.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2025.4

Total Fat 108.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 46.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 363.1mg	0%
Sodium 4988.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 174.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.3g	0%
Total Sugars 71.2g
Protein 93.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 310.8mg	0%
Iron 16.0mg	0%
Potassium 2237.2mg	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: 47.7%

Protein: 18.3%

Carbs: 34.0%