Swim Team Sloppy Joes

Dive into the nostalgia of classic comfort food with these crowd-pleasing Swim Team Sloppy Joes—perfect for feeding a hungry group after a big game or practice! This quick and hearty recipe combines tender ground beef, sautéed onions, and green bell peppers with a rich, tangy sauce made from ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, and a splash of Worcestershire sauce for depth. Finished with aromatic spices like paprika and garlic powder, the filling simmers to perfection before being piled high onto toasted, buttery burger buns. Ready in under 35 minutes, this easy sloppy joe recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Whether serving up family-style or dishing out game-day platters, these savory delights are sure to score big with your team.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup ketchup
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 pieces burger buns
• 2 tablespoons butter (optional, for toasting buns)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain off any excess fat and set the beef aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the diced onion and green bell pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until softened and fragrant.

Step 4

Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet, stirring to combine with the vegetables.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Mix everything well and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and heated through.

Step 7

While the mixture simmers, you can optionally toast the burger buns. Spread a thin layer of butter on each bun half, then toast them on a skillet or under a broiler until golden and crispy.

Step 8

Spoon the sloppy joe filling generously onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns. Top with the other half of the bun.

Step 9

Serve immediately while warm, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1838.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3525.8

Total Fat 193.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 79.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 705.1mg	0%
Sodium 5974.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 268.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.7g	0%
Total Sugars 91.5g
Protein 182.7g	0%

Vitamin D 18.3IU	0%
Calcium 479.4mg	0%
Iron 27.6mg	0%
Potassium 3570.8mg	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: 49.1%

Protein: 20.6%

Carbs: 30.3%