Classic Sloppy Joes
Get ready to relive a timeless comfort food classic with these irresistibly flavorful Classic Sloppy Joes! Packed with seasoned ground beef, sautéed onions, and bell peppers, all simmered in a rich and tangy sauce made from ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of brown sugar, this quick and easy recipe is a crowd-pleaser that's perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Ready in just 30 minutes and served on soft, toasted hamburger buns, these sloppy joes strike the perfect balance of sweet and savory with a hint of smokiness from paprika. Whether you're feeding a family or hosting a backyard bash, this nostalgic favorite is sure to satisfy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 0.75 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup water
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook it until it is browned, breaking it up into crumbles with a wooden spoon, about 5 minutes.
Drain any excess grease from the skillet and return the cooked beef to the pan.
Add the diced onion, diced green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the ketchup, water, light brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Let the mixture simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef evenly.
Toast the hamburger buns lightly if desired.
Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom halves of the hamburger buns. Place the top halves of the buns over the filling and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
468 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.4 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.9 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 76 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 784 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.8 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.7 g | ||
| Protein | 33.8 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 371 mg | 8% | |
*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.
