Sloppy Joes
Get ready to savor the ultimate comfort food with these classic homemade Sloppy Joes! Featuring seasoned ground beef simmered in a rich, tangy sauce made with a medley of ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and a hint of smoked paprika, this dish strikes the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Freshly sautéed onions, green bell peppers, and garlic add a layer of depth and texture, making every bite irresistibly flavorful. Served on soft, lightly toasted hamburger buns, these hearty Sloppy Joes come together in just 30 minutes, making them a quick and easy dinner option for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this family favorite is as nostalgic as it is satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup water
- 4 soft hamburger buns
- 1 tablespoon butter, optional for toasting buns
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil to the skillet.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Push the ground beef to one side of the skillet. Add the diced yellow onion, diced green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir the vegetables into the browned ground beef. Add the tomato paste and mix well, cooking for 1-2 minutes to develop its flavor.
Pour in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to evenly coat the beef mixture with the sauce ingredients.
Add the water and stir again. Reduce the heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
If desired, toast the hamburger buns by spreading a small amount of butter on the cut sides and toasting them in a skillet or under the broiler until golden brown.
Scoop the Sloppy Joe mixture onto the bottom halves of the buns. Top with the other half of the bun and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2243 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.2 g | 163% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.8 g | 239% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 343 mg | 114% | |
| Sodium | 3854 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 184.0 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 75.8 g | ||
| Protein | 97.2 g | 194% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 341 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 19.0 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 1941 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.
