Sloppy Jo Sandwiches

Get ready to sink your teeth into these classic and comforting Sloppy Joe Sandwiches! Made with perfectly seasoned ground beef, tender onions, and sweet bell peppers, this recipe delivers rich, tangy flavor in every bite, thanks to a hearty sauce made with ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and a hint of mustard. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the ultimate weeknight dinner idea for the whole family. Serve the flavorful meat mixture piled high on toasted hamburger buns, creating a messy but oh-so-satisfying meal. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or craving an easy homemade comfort food classic, this recipe will hit the spot every time! Perfect for quick dinners or feeding a crowd, these Sloppy Joes are an irresistible blend of savory and sweet that’s bound to become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp paprika
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 0.25 cup water
• 4 buns hamburger buns
• 2 tbsp butter (optional, for toasting buns)

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, about 5-6 minutes.

Step 2

Drain excess grease from the skillet and return the meat to the pan.

Step 3

Add the chopped yellow onion and diced green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, yellow mustard, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and water. Mix well until evenly combined.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the meat.

Step 6

While the meat mixture is simmering, you can toast the hamburger buns for added flavor (optional). Spread a thin layer of butter on the cut sides of the buns and toast them on a skillet or griddle over medium heat until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 7

Spoon the sloppy joe mixture generously onto the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with the other half of the bun.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious homemade Sloppy Joe sandwiches!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1301.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1978.7

Total Fat 120.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 55.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 384.0mg	0%
Sodium 3968.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 159.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 61.2g	0%
Total Sugars 73.8g
Protein 136.7g	0%

Vitamin D 18.3IU	0%
Calcium 237.5mg	0%
Iron 16.1mg	0%
Potassium 2058.1mg	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: 47.8%

Protein: 24.1%

Carbs: 28.1%