Pleasantly Tart Sloppy Joes

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these Pleasantly Tart Sloppy Joes—a tangy twist on a classic comfort food favorite! Featuring tender ground beef cooked with a flavorful medley of finely diced onion, red bell pepper, and garlic, this recipe is balanced by the perfect blend of apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of brown sugar for a mouthwatering tangy-sweet profile. Simmered with crushed tomatoes and a hint of Worcestershire sauce, the savory filling is thick and rich, ready to be piled onto golden, buttery toasted buns. Ready in just 35 minutes, these sloppy joes are perfect for quick family meals or casual gatherings. Serve with crunchy pickles or creamy coleslaw for the ultimate pairing. Embrace the irresistibly tart and savory flavors of this updated sloppy joe recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes
• 0.5 cup chicken or beef broth
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 hamburger buns
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Toast the inside of the hamburger buns for 1-2 minutes, until golden brown. Set aside.

Step 2

In the same skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef. Cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat, if necessary.

Step 3

Push the cooked beef to one side of the skillet, and in the other side, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Sauté the diced onion, red bell pepper, and garlic for 3-4 minutes, until softened and aromatic.

Step 4

Stir the ground beef and sautéed vegetables together in the skillet. Add the tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar. Mix well to evenly coat the ingredients.

Step 5

Pour in the crushed tomatoes and broth. Stir thoroughly and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly.

Step 6

Season with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting as necessary.

Step 7

Spoon the pleasantly tart Sloppy Joes mixture onto the toasted hamburger buns and serve immediately. Optional: Serve with a side of pickles or coleslaw for extra tang.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1429.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1985.8

Total Fat 132.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 57.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 383.3mg	0%
Sodium 3196.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 117.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 65.3g	0%
Total Sugars 41.2g
Protein 149.7g	0%

Vitamin D 36.2IU	0%
Calcium 280.7mg	0%
Iron 19.6mg	0%
Potassium 2738.8mg	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: 52.7%

Protein: 26.5%

Carbs: 20.8%