Simple and Good Sloppy Joes
Transform weeknight dinners with this irresistible recipe for Simple and Good Sloppy Joes! Featuring hearty ground beef, sautéed onions, and green bell peppers, this quick and easy classic is elevated with a rich, tangy sauce made from ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of brown sugar for a perfectly balanced flavor. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a short simmer to meld the bold ingredients, these sloppy joes are ready in 30 minutes, making them perfect for busy families. Serve this savory mixture piled high on toasted buns for a comforting meal that’s sure to please. Ideal for quick dinners, family gatherings, or game-day feasts, this recipe proves that simplicity is often the secret to creating unforgettable comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 1 small Green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.75 cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Yellow mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 Sandwich buns
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat and set the beef aside.
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and green bell pepper. Cook over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Return the browned ground beef to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables.
Reduce the heat to low and add the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, yellow mustard, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together until well combined.
Simmer the mixture on low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and thicken slightly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Toast the sandwich buns if desired, and spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom half of each bun. Top with the other half of the bun.
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade sloppy joes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1749 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.9 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.2 g | 161% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 3235 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 157.3 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.8 g | ||
| Protein | 92.3 g | 185% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 266 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 2021 mg | 43% | |
*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.
