Awesome Sloppy Joes

Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinner game with these irresistible Awesome Sloppy Joes! This classic comfort food features perfectly seasoned ground beef simmered with a tangy, sweet, and savory sauce made from ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of brown sugar. The addition of finely diced onions, green bell peppers, and garlic enhances every bite with rich layers of flavor. Toasted, buttery hamburger buns provide the perfect vessel for this saucy, mouthwatering filling. In just 35 minutes, you can have this hearty, family-favorite meal on the table, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve these sloppy joes with a side of fries, a crisp salad, or even pickles for a truly satisfying experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.75 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 4 hamburger buns
• 2 tablespoons butter (for toasting buns)

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 2

Drain any excess grease from the skillet and add the diced onion and green bell pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, or until fragrant.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).

Step 5

Let the mixture simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld together and the sauce thickens.

Step 6

While the Sloppy Joe mixture simmers, butter the inside of the hamburger buns and toast them in a skillet over medium heat until golden and crispy, about 1-2 minutes per side.

Step 7

Spoon the beef mixture generously onto the toasted buns and serve immediately. Enjoy your Awesome Sloppy Joes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	819.7 grams (819.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1236

Total Fat 80.80g	104%
Saturated Fat 32.20g	161%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 281mg	94%
Sodium 3465mg	151%
Total Carbohydrate 59.80g	22%
Dietary Fiber 3.10g	11%
Total Sugars 44.40g
Protein 70.00g	140%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 72mg	6%
Iron 8mg	46%
Potassium 1405mg	30%

*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: 58.3%

Protein: 22.5%

Carbs: 19.2%