Sweet and Tangy Sloppy Joes

Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinners with these irresistibly Sweet and Tangy Sloppy Joes! This classic comfort food gets a flavorful twist with a perfectly balanced sauce made from ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce. Enhanced with the savory crunch of diced onions and green bell peppers, this skillet-cooked filling simmers to perfection, creating a rich and hearty mixture that's both sweet and zesty. Toasted buttered hamburger buns add a golden, buttery finish, making every bite satisfyingly indulgent. With just 30 minutes from prep to plate, this recipe is ideal for busy families craving a quick, kid-friendly meal. Perfect for casual dinners or gatherings, these sloppy joes are a nostalgic favorite with a bold flavor upgrade.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 0.75 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 pieces hamburger buns
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef to the skillet and break it up with a spoon as it cooks. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned, then drain excess fat.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Mix well and let the mixture simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld and the sauce thickens.

Step 6

While the filling simmers, toast the hamburger buns. Spread a thin layer of butter on the cut sides of each bun. Heat a separate skillet or griddle over medium heat and place the buns cut-side down until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 7

Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom half of each toasted bun, then top with the other half.

Step 8

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1210.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1936.4

Total Fat 120.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 53.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 366.9mg	0%
Sodium 3333.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 145.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 62.5g	0%
Total Sugars 62.8g
Protein 137.6g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 230.1mg	0%
Iron 15.8mg	0%
Potassium 2035.0mg	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: 49.0%

Protein: 24.8%

Carbs: 26.2%