Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this delicious and hearty Sloppy Joe Meat recipe! Featuring perfectly browned ground beef infused with a medley of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, this quick and easy dish is a weeknight winner. The rich sauce, made with ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of brown sugar, ensures every bite is loaded with bold flavor, while diced onion and green bell pepper add a delicious crunch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pan recipe is simple to prepare and versatileβserve it piled high on soft hamburger buns, atop a baked potato, or over rice or pasta for a satisfying meal the whole family will love. Perfect for busy evenings, potlucks, or casual gatherings, this Sloppy Joe Meat recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort!
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and swirl to coat the pan.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat and set the beef aside on a plate.
Using the same skillet, add the diced onion and green bell pepper. SautΓ© for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are softened.
Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir well to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper, along with the water.
Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and vegetable mixture in the skillet. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and clings to the beef.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add additional salt or pepper to taste.
Serve hot on hamburger buns, or use as a topping for baked potatoes, rice, or pasta. Enjoy!
Calories |
1487 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 95.2 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.4 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 301 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 3714 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.6 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.6 g | ||
| Protein | 81.0 g | 162% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 2016 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.