Sherris Sweet N Spicy Sloppy Joes
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with Sherri’s Sweet N Spicy Sloppy Joes, a delicious twist on a classic comfort food. This recipe balances sweet and heat with a mouthwatering blend of brown sugar, tangy Worcestershire sauce, spicy chili powder, and a kick of hot sauce—all simmered to perfection with savory ground beef, diced onion, and green bell pepper. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, these hearty sloppy joes are served on buttery toasted buns for an irresistible finishing touch. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this crowd-pleaser delivers bold flavors that are sure to satisfy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste) hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 burger buns
- 2 tablespoons (optional, for toasting buns) butter
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess grease if necessary.
Add the diced onion, diced green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, and hot sauce. Mix well to combine.
Add the paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to ensure the spices are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sloppy joe mixture simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
While the filling simmers, optionally toast the burger buns. Heat a separate skillet over medium heat, spread butter over the cut sides of the buns, and toast them until golden brown.
Spoon the sweet and spicy sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom half of each bun, then cover with the top half. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 111.9 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.6 g | 228% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 367 mg | 122% | |
| Sodium | 3568 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 160.6 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.2 g | ||
| Protein | 94.0 g | 188% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 299 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 1926 mg | 41% | |
*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.
