Classic Sloppy Joe Meat
Savor the nostalgic charm of **Classic Sloppy Joe Meat**, a timeless recipe that brings bold, tangy flavors to your table in just 35 minutes. Featuring juicy ground beef seasoned with a rich medley of ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, and apple cider vinegar, this hearty dish achieves the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy. Sauteed onions, green bell peppers, and garlic add depth and freshness, while a hint of chili powder adds warmth and spice. Serve this deliciously messy masterpiece on soft buns for an easy, family-friendly dinner that’s sure to become a favorite. Perfect for busy weeknights, **easy sloppy joes** are a crowd-pleaser that combines quick prep time with maximum flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 0.75 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the diced onion and green bell pepper to the skillet, saute until they are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, approximately 7-10 minutes.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet and return it to the stove.
Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, and chili powder.
Reduce the heat to a simmer and allow the mixture to cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to allow the flavors to meld together.
Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
Serve the sloppy joe meat piled onto your favorite buns.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1517 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.5 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.5 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 4045 mg | 176% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.6 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 64.1 g | ||
| Protein | 72.9 g | 146% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 198 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 2004 mg | 43% | |
*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.
