Papa's Easy Sloppy Joes

Get dinner on the table in just 30 minutes with *Papa’s Easy Sloppy Joes*, a timeless family favorite that’s both hearty and irresistibly flavorful. This recipe combines juicy ground beef with a medley of diced onions, green bell peppers, and garlic, all simmered in a rich, tangy sauce made from ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of brown sugar. The result is a perfectly balanced sweet and savory filling that pairs beautifully with toasted buttered burger buns. Ideal for busy weeknights, these sloppy joes are easy to make and sure to satisfy all ages. Serve them with classic sides like crispy fries, potato chips, or a fresh green salad for a complete, comforting meal. Keywords: easy sloppy joes, ground beef recipe, quick dinner idea, family dinner recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 0.5 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup water
• 4 pieces burger buns
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened (optional for toasting buns)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes).

Step 3

Drain any excess grease from the skillet and return the beef to the stove.

Step 4

Add the diced onion, diced green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and water. Mix well to combine.

Step 6

Let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and the flavors are well blended.

Step 7

While the sloppy joe mixture is simmering, optionally toast the burger buns: Spread softened butter on the insides of the buns and toast them on a skillet or griddle over medium heat until golden brown.

Step 8

Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom half of each toasted bun, top with the other bun halves, and serve warm.

Step 9

Enjoy your Papa S Easy Sloppy Joes with your favorite sides such as chips, fries, or a crisp salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1171.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1874.7

Total Fat 97.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 43.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 368.0mg	0%
Sodium 4159.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 169.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.5g	0%
Total Sugars 67.7g
Protein 91.6g	0%

Vitamin D 46.4IU	0%
Calcium 287.2mg	0%
Iron 16.7mg	0%
Potassium 1833.4mg	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: 45.6%

Protein: 19.1%

Carbs: 35.3%