Classic Sloppy Joe Sauce
Bring back nostalgic comfort with this Classic Sloppy Joe Sauce recipe, a rich and hearty blend that's perfect for quick family dinners. Featuring tender ground beef, sautéed onions, and bell peppers, the sauce is brought to life with a tangy trio of tomato sauce, ketchup, and Worcestershire, balanced by a hint of brown sugar for sweetness. Expertly seasoned with chili powder, garlic, salt, and pepper, this homemade sauce simmers to perfection in just 30 minutes, delivering bold, irresistible flavors. Serve it generously over toasted buns for the ultimate messy, satisfying meal that both kids and adults will love. Ideal for weeknight dinners, cookouts, or casual gatherings—this Sloppy Joe recipe is a timeless classic you’ll come back to again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Sprinkle the chili powder, salt, and black pepper over the mixture and stir well.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened and flavors are well developed.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Serve the Sloppy Joe sauce over toasted buns. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1502 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.8 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.4 g | 177% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 2542 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.2 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.4 g | ||
| Protein | 76.2 g | 152% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 195 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 2073 mg | 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.
