Crosby Elementary School Sloppy Joes Adapted
Bring childhood memories to life with this updated take on the classic 'Crosby Elementary School Sloppy Joes.' This family-friendly recipe combines ground beef, finely chopped onion and green bell pepper, and just the right amount of garlic for a flavorful base. The rich, tangy sauce is a perfect blend of tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar, balanced with a touch of yellow mustard. Ready in just 30 minutes, these hearty sandwiches are a crowd-pleasing, budget-friendly dinner option perfect for busy weeknights. Serve the savory mixture on toasted hamburger buns for the ultimate comfort food that’s sure to transport you to simpler times. Perfect for family meals or casual gatherings, this nostalgic favorite is packed with flavor and warmth.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 0.5 cup Onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 can (8 ounces) Tomato sauce
- 0.5 cup Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Yellow mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 6 Hamburger buns
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess fat.
Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, yellow mustard, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the mixture for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and flavors meld together.
Toast the hamburger buns lightly, if desired.
Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom halves of the buns, then top with the other halves of the buns.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1839 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.4 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.7 g | 224% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 3610 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.3 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 89.3 g | 319% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.3 g | ||
| Protein | 164.6 g | 329% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 249 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 1552 mg | 33% | |
*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.
