Spenser's Sloppy Joes

Get ready to elevate a classic comfort food with "Spenser's Sloppy Joes"! This quick and hearty recipe transforms ground beef into a savory, saucy masterpiece with the help of bold ingredients like Worcestershire sauce, sweet brown sugar, and a pop of tangy yellow mustard. Sautéed onions, green bell peppers, and garlic add a delicious boost of flavor and texture, while a touch of paprika and chili powder bring just the right amount of spice. Perfectly toasted, buttery hamburger buns make the ideal vessel for this rich, flavorful filling. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy sloppy joe recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve with fries, a crisp salad, or classic potato chips for a crowd-pleasing meal everyone will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 small green bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.75 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 0.25 cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 hamburger buns
• 2 tablespoons butter, for toasting buns

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and let it warm up for about 1 minute.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Step 4

Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet and add the ground beef. Cook the beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat from the pan.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to medium and stir the vegetables back in with the beef.

Step 6

Add the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, brown sugar, and beef broth to the skillet. Stir well to combine all the ingredients into a cohesive sauce.

Step 7

Sprinkle in the paprika, chili powder, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly and let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 8

While the mixture simmers, lightly butter the hamburger buns and toast them in a separate skillet or under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.

Step 9

Spoon a generous portion of the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom half of each toasted bun. Place the top half of the bun on and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1241.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2202.6

Total Fat 146.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 384.0mg	0%
Sodium 4849.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 144.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 62.4g	0%
Total Sugars 61.8g
Protein 137.6g	0%

Vitamin D 42.3IU	0%
Calcium 262.5mg	0%
Iron 17.7mg	0%
Potassium 2027.6mg	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: 53.9%

Protein: 22.5%

Carbs: 23.6%