Tsizzles Sloppy Joes

Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinner game with Tsizzles Sloppy Joes—a deliciously messy, flavor-packed twist on the classic comfort food! This recipe combines savory browned ground beef with finely chopped onion, green bell pepper, and garlic for a base bursting with texture and aroma. The star of the show is a tangy and smoky homemade sauce made with ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and a hint of smoked paprika, creating the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Simmered to perfection and served on buttery toasted buns, these sloppy joes are easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, making them a family-friendly favorite for busy nights. Customize them with your favorite toppings or enjoy as-is for a nostalgic yet refined experience. Perfect for casual dinners, backyard gatherings, or a quick comfort food fix, this recipe is sure to become a go-to classic!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into crumbles with a wooden spoon, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease if necessary.

Step 2

Push the beef to one side of the skillet and add the finely chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the other side. Cook until the vegetables have softened, about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Mix the vegetables into the cooked beef. Reduce the heat to low.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and water.

Step 5

Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and vegetable mixture. Stir well to combine and let it simmer over low heat, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. The mixture should thicken and develop a rich flavor.

Step 6

While the meat mixture simmers, optionally toast the burger buns. Heat a separate skillet or griddle over medium heat, melt the butter, and toast the buns cut-side down until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes.

Step 7

Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1078.2 grams (1078.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1980

Total Fat 107.90g	138%
Saturated Fat 45.00g	225%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.70g
Cholesterol 387mg	129%
Sodium 4565mg	198%
Total Carbohydrate 163.30g	59%
Dietary Fiber 8.10g	29%
Total Sugars 67.80g
Protein 91.90g	184%

Vitamin D 5IU	23%
Calcium 275mg	21%
Iron 14mg	80%
Potassium 1930mg	41%

*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: 48.8%

Protein: 18.5%

Carbs: 32.8%