Spicy Sloppy Joes

Turn up the heat on a classic comfort food with these irresistible Spicy Sloppy Joes! Bursting with bold flavors, this recipe takes traditional sloppy joes to the next level by infusing them with smoky chili powder, earthy cumin, and a kick of cayenne pepper and hot sauce. Juicy ground beef is simmered with a zesty tomato-based sauce, sautéed onions, green bell peppers, and a touch of brown sugar for the perfect balance of spice and sweetness. Serve this savory mixture on buttery toasted hamburger buns for a messy, mouthwatering meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, these Spicy Sloppy Joes will leave everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 4 hamburger buns
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 4

Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, chili powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and brown sugar. Mix well.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and heated through.

Step 6

While the mixture simmers, toast the hamburger buns. Spread butter on the cut sides of the buns and place them cut-side down on a hot skillet or griddle over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, about 2 minutes.

Step 7

Spoon the spicy Sloppy Joe mixture generously onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns. Top with the other halves of the buns.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your Spicy Sloppy Joes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1387.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2046.7

Total Fat 138.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 55.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 366.9mg	0%
Sodium 5006.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 129.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 64.9g	0%
Total Sugars 44.4g
Protein 138.0g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 251.3mg	0%
Iron 17.1mg	0%
Potassium 1714.0mg	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: 53.8%

Protein: 23.8%

Carbs: 22.3%