Nutrition Facts for Classic sloppy joes
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Classic Sloppy Joes

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Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

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

⏱️
Prep Time
10 min
🔥
Cook Time
20 min
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Total Time
30 min
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Servings
4 servings
📊
Difficulty
Medium

🥘 Ingredients

13 items
  • 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
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Pro Tip: Read through all ingredients before starting to cook!

📝 Instructions

7 steps
1

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.

2

Drain any excess grease from the skillet and return the cooked beef to the pan.

3

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.

4

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.

5

Let the mixture simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef evenly.

6

Toast the hamburger buns lightly if desired.

7

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.

Cooking Tip: Take your time with each step for the best results!
1873
cal
135.1g
protein
147.6g
carbs
109.0g
fat

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (1216.6g)
Calories
1873
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 109.0 g 140%
Saturated Fat 44.2 g 221%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 305 mg 102%
Sodium 3136 mg 136%
Total Carbohydrate 147.6 g 54%
Dietary Fiber 60.8 g 217%
Total Sugars 66.9 g
Protein 135.1 g 270%
Vitamin D 0.7 mcg 4%
Calcium 239 mg 18%
Iron 16.4 mg 91%
Potassium 1483 mg 32%

*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

28.0%%
25.6%%
46.5%%
Fat: 981 cal (46.5%%)
Protein: 540 cal (25.6%%)
Carbs: 590 cal (28.0%%)