Best Baked Sloppy Joes

Experience comfort food at its finest with the Best Baked Sloppy Joes—a mouthwatering twist on the classic sandwich that's perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners. Juicy ground beef is simmered with tangy ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of brown sugar, creating a rich and flavorful filling studded with tender sautéed onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Layered between buttery slider buns, topped with melty cheddar cheese, and brushed with garlic-infused butter, this dish is baked to golden perfection for a crowd-pleasing meal. Ready in just 50 minutes, these sloppy joes are an easy, kid-friendly favorite that’s as fun to eat as they are delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium Green bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 12 pieces Slider buns
• 6 slices Cheddar cheese slices
• 2 tablespoons Butter, melted
• 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened.

Step 4

Stir in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, tomato paste, salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Cut the slider buns in half horizontally, keeping the top and bottom halves intact. Place the bottom half of the buns into the prepared baking dish.

Step 6

Spread the beef mixture evenly over the bottom buns. Lay the cheddar cheese slices on top of the beef mixture, slightly overlapping them if necessary.

Step 7

Place the top half of the buns over the cheese to create sandwiches.

Step 8

In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter and garlic powder. Brush the butter mixture evenly over the tops of the buns. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if using.

Step 9

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the tops of the buns are golden brown.

Step 11

Allow the baked Sloppy Joes to cool for a few minutes before serving warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1713.3 grams (1713.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3725

Total Fat 186.30g	239%
Saturated Fat 89.40g	447%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 533mg	178%
Sodium 6432mg	280%
Total Carbohydrate 365.50g	133%
Dietary Fiber 18.70g	67%
Total Sugars 100.20g
Protein 172.40g	345%

Vitamin D 14IU	70%
Calcium 1962mg	151%
Iron 29mg	163%
Potassium 2495mg	53%

*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: 43.8%

Protein: 18.0%

Carbs: 38.2%