Hoosier Sloppy Joes

Hoosier Sloppy Joes are a comforting Midwest classic that brings bold, tangy-sweet flavors to your dinner table in just 30 minutes! This easy-to-make recipe combines ground beef, finely diced onions, green bell peppers, and garlic, all simmered in a rich tomato sauce with a zesty kick from Worcestershire, mustard, and ketchup. A touch of brown sugar adds the perfect hint of sweetness, while buttery toasted hamburger buns elevate every bite. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual family gathering, these hearty sandwiches pair beautifully with crisp coleslaw, salty potato chips, or tangy pickles. Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this American favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 0.5 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 hamburger buns
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease and return the beef to the skillet.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.

Step 4

Simmer the mixture for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef evenly.

Step 5

While the beef mixture simmers, lightly butter the insides of the hamburger buns and toast them on a hot skillet or under the broiler until golden brown.

Step 6

Spoon the beef mixture generously onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns, then top with the other halves.

Step 7

Serve immediately with your favorite sides such as potato chips, coleslaw, or pickles. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1370.9 grams (1370.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1932

Total Fat 124.30g	159%
Saturated Fat 55.30g	276%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 363mg	121%
Sodium 4755mg	207%
Total Carbohydrate 134.30g	49%
Dietary Fiber 62.90g	225%
Total Sugars 53.80g
Protein 138.00g	276%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 242mg	19%
Iron 15mg	83%
Potassium 1651mg	35%

*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: 50.7%

Protein: 25.0%

Carbs: 24.3%