Dr Pepper Sloppy Joes
Get ready to transform a classic comfort food with a sweet and tangy twist in this irresistible recipe for Dr Pepper Sloppy Joes! Juicy ground beef is cooked to perfection with finely chopped onion, green bell pepper, and garlic, then simmered in a bold, flavorful sauce featuring the surprising addition of Dr Pepper soda. The soda’s unique blend of spices and sweetness pairs seamlessly with ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar to create a rich, delicious coating for the beef. Perfectly sandwiched on lightly toasted hamburger buns, these sloppy joes are quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, making them an ideal family-friendly dinner or casual party dish. Serve them hot and watch as this nostalgic favorite gets a flavorful refresh that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Dr Pepper soda
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pieces hamburger buns
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef. Cook and crumble until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Drain any excess grease from the skillet and return it to the heat.
Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the Dr Pepper, tomato paste, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Mix well to combine.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the ground beef.
Toast the hamburger buns lightly if desired, then spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom half of each bun.
Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
514 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.5 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.1 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 76 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 855 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.7 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.8 g | ||
| Protein | 34.2 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 67 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 450 mg | 10% | |
*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.
