Sloppy Joes

Get ready to savor the ultimate comfort food with these classic homemade Sloppy Joes! Featuring seasoned ground beef simmered in a rich, tangy sauce made with a medley of ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and a hint of smoked paprika, this dish strikes the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Freshly sautéed onions, green bell peppers, and garlic add a layer of depth and texture, making every bite irresistibly flavorful. Served on soft, lightly toasted hamburger buns, these hearty Sloppy Joes come together in just 30 minutes, making them a quick and easy dinner option for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this family favorite is as nostalgic as it is satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup water
• 4 soft hamburger buns
• 1 tablespoon butter, optional for toasting buns

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.

Step 3

Push the ground beef to one side of the skillet. Add the diced yellow onion, diced green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Stir the vegetables into the browned ground beef. Add the tomato paste and mix well, cooking for 1-2 minutes to develop its flavor.

Step 5

Pour in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to evenly coat the beef mixture with the sauce ingredients.

Step 6

Add the water and stir again. Reduce the heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 7

If desired, toast the hamburger buns by spreading a small amount of butter on the cut sides and toasting them in a skillet or under the broiler until golden brown.

Step 8

Scoop the Sloppy Joe mixture onto the bottom halves of the buns. Top with the other half of the bun and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1302.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2242.7

Total Fat 127.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 47.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 343.1mg	0%
Sodium 3854.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 184.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.3g	0%
Total Sugars 75.8g
Protein 97.2g	0%

Vitamin D 37.1IU	0%
Calcium 341.3mg	0%
Iron 19.0mg	0%
Potassium 1940.8mg	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: 50.4%

Protein: 17.1%

Carbs: 32.4%