Sloppy Joe for One
Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this quick and easy Sloppy Joe for One recipe! Perfectly portioned for a solo meal, this dish combines tender ground beef with a rich, tangy sauce made from ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of brown sugar for the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Infused with garlic and onion powder for extra flavor, the filling is simmered to saucy perfection before being tucked into a buttery, toasted hamburger bun. This single-serving Sloppy Joe delivers all the messy, nostalgic goodness in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners, casual lunches, or even a last-minute indulgence. Serve it hot and enjoy every bite of this classic comfort food, no leftovers required!
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Ingredients
- 4 oz Ground beef
- 2 tbsp Ketchup
- 1 tsp Mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Brown sugar
- 0.25 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp Onion powder
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 1 Soft hamburger bun
- 0.5 tsp Butter
Directions
Step 1
Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula, until fully browned and no pink remains. Drain excess fat if needed.
Step 3
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Step 4
Simmer the mixture for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
Step 5
While the beef is simmering, lightly butter the hamburger bun and toast it in a separate skillet or toaster until golden brown.
Step 6
Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom half of the toasted bun, then place the top half of the bun on top.
Step 7
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Sloppy Joe for One!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (205.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 439.6 |
| Total Fat 24.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 85.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1137.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 34.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 11.8g | |
| Protein 23.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 67.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 395.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories