Paula Deen's Sloppy Joes
Prepare to savor the ultimate comfort food with Paula Deen's Sloppy Joes—a hearty, flavor-packed recipe that's as satisfying as it is easy to make. Featuring juicy ground beef, sweet and tangy ketchup, and a perfect balance of brown sugar, yellow mustard, and Worcestershire sauce, this dish turns basic pantry staples into a weeknight dinner the whole family will love. Enhanced with sautéed onions and green bell peppers for added texture and freshness, this one-pan meal comes together in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy schedules. Served on soft hamburger buns, these sloppy joes offer a nostalgic, messy, and utterly delicious dining experience. Perfect for casual dinners, backyard cookouts, or a kid-friendly favorite, this recipe is simplicity at its best!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 pieces hamburger buns
Directions
Step 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until browned and fully cooked. Drain off excess fat.
Step 3
Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in ketchup, water, brown sugar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper.
Step 5
Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld and thicken the sauce slightly.
Step 6
Spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture onto hamburger buns and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1246.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1829.2 |
| Total Fat 105.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 44.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 321.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3791.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 157.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 86.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 54.7g | |
| Protein 162.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 199.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1388.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories