Real Sloppy Joes

Get ready to sink your teeth into the ultimate comfort food with this recipe for Real Sloppy Joes! Made with juicy ground beef, tender sautéed onions and green bell peppers, and infused with a rich, tangy sauce featuring ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of brown sugar, this homemade version will take your sandwich game to the next level. A hint of paprika and chili powder adds a smoky, savory kick, while the perfectly toasted hamburger buns provide the ideal vessel for the saucy, flavor-packed filling. This quick and easy dish is ready in just 40 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve warm with your favorite sides like crispy fries or a fresh salad for a meal that’s sure to satisfy. Delicious, hearty, and bursting with nostalgic flavor, these Sloppy Joes are an instant family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup water
• 4 hamburger buns

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and ground beef. Cook the beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.

Step 2

Move the cooked beef to one side of the skillet. Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the other side. Cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 3

Mix the ground beef with the vegetables. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen the flavor.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and add the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, yellow mustard, paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until everything is combined.

Step 5

Pour in the water and stir. Allow the mixture to simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 6

Toast the hamburger buns if desired. Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom half of each bun, then add the top bun to close.

Step 7

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1184.3 grams (1184.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1818

Total Fat 110.90g	142%
Saturated Fat 42.40g	212%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 321mg	107%
Sodium 3661mg	159%
Total Carbohydrate 139.20g	51%
Dietary Fiber 61.60g	220%
Total Sugars 52.30g
Protein 135.30g	271%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 210mg	16%
Iron 16mg	88%
Potassium 1757mg	37%

*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: 47.6%

Protein: 25.8%

Carbs: 26.6%