Sloppy Joe Sauce
Transform your weeknight meals with this rich and flavorful homemade Sloppy Joe Sauce, a perfect blend of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet goodness. Made with hearty ground beef, sautéed vegetables, and a velvety sauce crafted from ketchup, tomato paste, and a hint of Worcestershire, this recipe balances bold flavors with everyday pantry staples. The subtle sweetness of brown sugar pairs beautifully with a zesty splash of red wine vinegar and yellow mustard, while paprika and garlic add depth to every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this crowd-pleasing classic is perfect for piling onto soft hamburger buns or rolls, making it a versatile and satisfying option for lunch, dinner, or even game day celebrations. Whether served as a sloppy sandwich or as a topping for baked potatoes or pasta, it’s a surefire hit for the whole family!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 0.5 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.75 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
Add the diced onion, diced green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, yellow mustard, red wine vinegar, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Pour in the water and mix well to combine all the ingredients.
Lower the heat to a simmer and let the sauce cook, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.
Serve the Sloppy Joe sauce over hamburger buns, bread rolls, or your favorite base. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1587 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.6 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.6 g | 193% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 318 mg | 106% | |
| Sodium | 3151 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.0 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.6 g | ||
| Protein | 90.9 g | 182% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 158 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 2156 mg | 46% | |
*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.
