Mom's Sloppy Joe

Sink your teeth into the ultimate comfort food with Mom's Sloppy Joe—a nostalgic classic that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. This hearty recipe combines savory ground beef with a flavorful blend of ketchup, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce, enhanced by a hint of sweetness from brown sugar and the tang of yellow mustard. Finely diced onion and green bell pepper add a fresh, aromatic dimension, while garlic powder and paprika lend a subtle kick of spice. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy meal is served on buttery toasted hamburger buns, making each bite irresistibly satisfying. Whether you're feeding a hungry crowd or craving a homemade lunch, this timeless dish brings comfort and flavor to the table.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 pieces hamburger buns
• 2 tablespoons butter (optional, for toasting buns)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Drain any excess grease from the skillet and return it to the heat.

Step 4

Add the finely chopped onion and diced green bell pepper to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook until the vegetables are soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, brown sugar, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix until the sauce is evenly combined with the meat mixture.

Step 6

Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 7

While the Sloppy Joe mixture is simmering, you can toast the hamburger buns if desired. Heat a small skillet or griddle over medium heat, spread the cut sides of the buns with butter, and toast until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 8

Spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns.

Step 9

Top with the remaining bun halves and serve warm. Enjoy your homemade Mom's Sloppy Joe!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1013.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1757.3

Total Fat 120.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 55.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 384.0mg	0%
Sodium 2844.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 101.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 61.4g	0%
Total Sugars 29.1g
Protein 136.5g	0%

Vitamin D 18.3IU	0%
Calcium 205.9mg	0%
Iron 15.2mg	0%
Potassium 1922.3mg	0%

*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: 53.3%

Protein: 26.8%

Carbs: 19.9%