Manwich Original Sloppy Joe Sauce Copycat
Recreate the nostalgic flavor of your favorite childhood meal with this Manwich Original Sloppy Joe Sauce Copycat recipe! Crafted with a perfectly balanced blend of tangy tomato paste, sweet brown sugar, zesty vinegar, and a medley of aromatic spices like chili powder, garlic powder, and paprika, this homemade sloppy joe sauce delivers bold, saucy satisfaction in every bite. Diced onion and green bell pepper add a touch of freshness and texture, while Worcestershire sauce lends a savory depth that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe transforms everyday ground beef or turkey into a mouthwatering sloppy joe feast. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, serve it on soft hamburger buns for a hearty, flavor-packed meal the whole family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 oz Tomato paste
- 0.5 cup Ketchup
- 0.75 cup Water
- 0.33 cup Diced onion
- 0.25 cup Green bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon White vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.75 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Dry mustard powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the tomato paste, ketchup, and water. Stir well until smooth.
Add diced onion and green bell pepper to the mixture.
Stir in the brown sugar, white vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, dry mustard powder, and paprika.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring frequently.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly before using it to prepare sloppy joes as desired.
For an easy sloppy joe meal, mix the sauce with 1 pound of cooked and crumbled ground beef or ground turkey. Stir until evenly coated and heated through. Serve the mixture on hamburger buns and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
378 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2633 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.8 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 64.1 g | ||
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2072 mg | 44% | |
*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.
