Grandmas Sloppy Joes
Grandma's Sloppy Joes are a timeless comfort food classic that brings hearty, homemade flavor to your table in just 30 minutes. This family-favorite recipe combines perfectly browned ground beef with a savory-sweet sauce made from ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and a touch of smoked paprika for extra depth. Finely chopped onions and green bell peppers add a fresh crunch, while simple pantry staples like tomato paste and mustard elevate the rich, tangy filling. Serve this irresistible mixture atop buttery toasted hamburger buns for a deliciously messy meal that’s sure to please kids and adults alike. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, these sloppy joes pair wonderfully with coleslaw, potato chips, or a crisp green salad. Let Grandma’s recipe bring a nostalgic touch to your next meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 0.75 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup water
- 6 hamburger buns
- 2 tablespoons butter (optional, for toasting buns)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until fully browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet and return it to the stove.
Add the finely chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix to combine.
Pour in the water to thin out the mixture slightly. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
While the filling simmers, toast the hamburger buns if desired. Spread a little butter on the cut sides of the buns and place them on a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Toast for 1-2 minutes until golden and crisp.
Spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture onto the bottom half of each bun. Top with the other half of the bun and serve warm.
Enjoy your Grandma's Sloppy Joes with a side of potato chips, coleslaw, or your favorite salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2104 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.5 g | 165% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.1 g | 296% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 364 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 3769 mg | 164% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 172.9 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 90.2 g | 322% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.6 g | ||
| Protein | 165.1 g | 330% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 267 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 2017 mg | 43% | |
*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.
