Real Sloppy Joes
Get ready to sink your teeth into the ultimate comfort food with this recipe for Real Sloppy Joes! Made with juicy ground beef, tender sautéed onions and green bell peppers, and infused with a rich, tangy sauce featuring ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of brown sugar, this homemade version will take your sandwich game to the next level. A hint of paprika and chili powder adds a smoky, savory kick, while the perfectly toasted hamburger buns provide the ideal vessel for the saucy, flavor-packed filling. This quick and easy dish is ready in just 40 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve warm with your favorite sides like crispy fries or a fresh salad for a meal that’s sure to satisfy. Delicious, hearty, and bursting with nostalgic flavor, these Sloppy Joes are an instant family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup water
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and ground beef. Cook the beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
Move the cooked beef to one side of the skillet. Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the other side. Cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Mix the ground beef with the vegetables. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen the flavor.
Reduce the heat to low and add the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, yellow mustard, paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until everything is combined.
Pour in the water and stir. Allow the mixture to simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Toast the hamburger buns if desired. Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom half of each bun, then add the top bun to close.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1818 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.9 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.4 g | 212% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 3661 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 139.2 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 61.6 g | 220% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.3 g | ||
| Protein | 135.3 g | 271% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 1757 mg | 37% | |
*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.
