Jjs Ultimate Sloppy Joes

Dive into comfort food heaven with JJ's Ultimate Sloppy Joes—a mouthwatering take on a classic favorite that's perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. This recipe combines tender, savory ground beef with a rich and tangy sauce made from ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of dark brown sugar for sweetness. Freshly sautéed onions, green bell peppers, and garlic add layers of flavor, while seasonings like paprika elevate every bite. Serve these sloppy joes on buttery, toasted hamburger buns for the ultimate messy, satisfying experience. Ready in just 35 minutes and yielding four hearty servings, JJ's Ultimate Sloppy Joes are guaranteed to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease and set aside.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium.

Step 6

Add the ketchup, tomato paste, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and dark brown sugar. Stir until the mixture is well combined.

Step 7

Sprinkle in the paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir again to fully incorporate the seasonings.

Step 8

Simmer the mixture on medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.

Step 9

While the mixture simmers, lightly butter the hamburger buns if desired and toast them in a separate skillet or under a broiler until golden brown.

Step 10

Spoon a generous amount of the Sloppy Joe mixture onto the bottom half of each hamburger bun. Top with the other half of the bun.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy JJ's Ultimate Sloppy Joes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1217.8 grams (1217.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1973

Total Fat 121.10g	155%
Saturated Fat 55.20g	276%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 384mg	128%
Sodium 4698mg	204%
Total Carbohydrate 157.00g	57%
Dietary Fiber 62.60g	224%
Total Sugars 73.70g
Protein 137.50g	275%

Vitamin D 18IU	92%
Calcium 244mg	19%
Iron 16mg	90%
Potassium 2072mg	44%

*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: 48.1%

Protein: 24.3%

Carbs: 27.7%