Homemade Sloppy Joes
Get ready to elevate a classic comfort food with this irresistibly flavorful recipe for Homemade Sloppy Joes. Made from scratch with hearty ground beef, sautéed onions, and garlic, then simmered in a tangy, smoky sauce crafted from ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and a hint of smoked paprika, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that’s anything but ordinary. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner option for busy families. Serve the saucy mixture on toasted buttered hamburger buns for an added touch of indulgence, and round out the meal with pickles, coleslaw, or crispy potato chips for a nostalgic diner-inspired feast. Easy, satisfying, and loaded with bold flavors, these sloppy joes are guaranteed to be a new family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 0.75 cup ketchup
- 1.5 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup water
- 4 whole, toasted hamburger buns
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in ketchup, brown sugar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Pour in 1/4 cup of water and stir again. Allow the mixture to simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the meat.
While the meat is simmering, toast the hamburger buns. If desired, spread a small amount of butter on the cut sides of the buns and toast them in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the toasted buns and serve immediately. If desired, serve with pickles, coleslaw, or potato chips for a complete meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1784 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.4 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.3 g | 236% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 352 mg | 117% | |
| Sodium | 3385 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.7 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 61.2 g | 219% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.6 g | ||
| Protein | 135.7 g | 271% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 212 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 1684 mg | 36% | |
*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.
