Sloppy Joe Skillet

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this crowd-pleasing Sloppy Joe Skillet, a one-pan wonder bursting with bold, savory flavors. Made with juicy ground beef, sautéed onions, and bell peppers, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes. The rich sauce—crafted from a zesty blend of ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of brown sugar—simmers to perfection, delivering a nostalgic comfort food that’s both tangy and slightly sweet. Serve it over toasted hamburger buns for a classic twist or enjoy it as is for a low-carb option. Perfect for busy families, this hearty skillet meal is sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters while keeping cleanup to a minimum. Keywords: Sloppy Joe Skillet, one-pan dinner, easy comfort food, ground beef recipe, weeknight dinner idea.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 0.75 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 0.5 cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 hamburger buns, toasted (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil.

Step 2

Once the oil is hot, add the diced onion and green bell pepper. Sauté for about 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the ground beef to the other side.

Step 5

Cook the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, for 6-8 minutes until fully browned. Mix it together with the vegetables.

Step 6

Drain any excess grease from the skillet if necessary.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, brown sugar, and beef broth. Mix well to combine.

Step 8

Season with salt and black pepper, then let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and heated through.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

Step 10

Serve the Sloppy Joe mixture over toasted hamburger buns, or enjoy it on its own. Garnish as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1351.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2252.7

Total Fat 107.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 301.1mg	0%
Sodium 5597.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 231.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.5g	0%
Total Sugars 68.9g
Protein 98.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 563.0mg	0%
Iron 18.6mg	0%
Potassium 2296.8mg	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: 42.3%

Protein: 17.2%

Carbs: 40.5%