Real Deal Sloppy Joes Remember These So Good
Transport yourself back to the golden days of classic comfort food with these “Real Deal Sloppy Joes” – a nostalgic, flavor-packed recipe that lives up to its name! Made with hearty ground beef, sautéed onions, and green bell peppers, this dish is smothered in a perfectly balanced sweet-and-savory sauce that features a tantalizing mix of ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and a hint of apple cider vinegar. A dash of chili powder adds a subtle kick, while tomato paste deepens the richness. Ready in just 35 minutes, this one-pan wonder is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve on soft sandwich buns – toasted, if you like, for extra texture – and watch these irresistible Sloppy Joes disappear. Perfect for anyone craving a true taste of homemade goodness, these Sloppy Joes promise to be a hit at the dinner table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.75 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup water
- 4 soft sandwich buns
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and completely cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet with the cooked beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 4-5 minutes.
Stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to fully combine the ingredients.
Pour in the 1/4 cup of water and stir to incorporate. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer uncovered for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce should thicken to a rich, sloppy consistency.
Toast the sandwich buns lightly, if desired, for added texture.
Spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture generously onto the buns and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
522 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.3 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 76 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 828 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 24.1 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 476 mg | 10% | |
*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.
