Family Pleasing Sloppy Joes
Satisfy the whole family with these deliciously hearty and easy-to-make Family Pleasing Sloppy Joes! This classic comfort food recipe combines tender, perfectly seasoned ground beef simmered in a rich, tangy sauce made with tomato, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of brown sugar for sweetness. Finely diced onion, green bell pepper, and garlic add layers of savory flavor, while a hint of mustard and paprika rounds out the bold taste. Ready in just 40 minutes, this one-pan wonder is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve the flavorful filling over toasted hamburger buns for a meal that’s guaranteed to bring smiles to the table. Family-style dining has never been so easy—or so delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 pieces hamburger buns
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
Add the diced onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the tomato sauce and ketchup, then stir to combine.
Add the Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to incorporate all the ingredients.
Let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Add more salt or pepper to preference.
Toast the hamburger buns lightly if desired, then spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture generously onto each bun.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
344 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.8 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 51 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 715 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.5 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.2 g | ||
| Protein | 27.8 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 382 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.
