Hoosier Sloppy Joes

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Hoosier Sloppy Joes are a comforting Midwest classic that brings bold, tangy-sweet flavors to your dinner table in just 30 minutes! This easy-to-make recipe combines ground beef, finely diced onions, green bell peppers, and garlic, all simmered in a rich tomato sauce with a zesty kick from Worcestershire, mustard, and ketchup. A touch of brown sugar adds the perfect hint of sweetness, while buttery toasted hamburger buns elevate every bite. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual family gathering, these hearty sandwiches pair beautifully with crisp coleslaw, salty potato chips, or tangy pickles. Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this American favorite!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: 20 min
• Total Time: 30 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

13 items

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 0.5 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 hamburger buns
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened

📝 Instructions

7 steps

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease and return the beef to the skillet.

2. Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened.

3. Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.

4. Simmer the mixture for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef evenly.

5. While the beef mixture simmers, lightly butter the insides of the hamburger buns and toast them on a hot skillet or under the broiler until golden brown.

6. Spoon the beef mixture generously onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns, then top with the other halves.

7. Serve immediately with your favorite sides such as potato chips, coleslaw, or pickles. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (325.6g)

Calories		520
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		33.2 g	43%
	Saturated Fat	14.7 g	73%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		92 mg	31%
Sodium		1305 mg	57%
Total Carbohydrate		36.5 g	13%
	Dietary Fiber	16.0 g	57%
	Total Sugars	16.6 g
Protein		34.8 g	70%
Vitamin D		0.3 mcg	1%
Calcium		77 mg	6%
Iron		4.6 mg	25%
Potassium		535 mg	11%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1198 cal (51.2%%)

Protein: 556 cal (23.8%%)

Carbs: 584 cal (25.0%%)