Get ready for a no-fuss family favorite with our *Super Simple Scrumptious Sloppy Joes*! This quick and easy recipe delivers bold, tangy-sweet flavors in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Savory ground beef is browned with tender onions and optional green bell peppers, then simmered in a rich sauce made from ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, and a kick of Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Serve the hearty filling on soft, buttery toasted hamburger buns for the ultimate comfort food experience. With its simple ingredients, customizable options, and irresistible taste, this homemade sloppy joe recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
Add the diced onion and diced green bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until they are softened.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until the beef is browned and no longer pink, about 6-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease from the pan, if needed.
Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
While the sloppy joe filling simmers, optional: Toast the hamburger buns. Spread a small amount of butter on the cut sides of the buns and toast them in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom halves of the buns, then top with the remaining bun halves. Serve warm and enjoy!
Calories |
2037 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 134.2 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.2 g | 286% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 364 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 3644 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.0 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 59.0 g | 211% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.3 g | ||
| Protein | 134.9 g | 270% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 183 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 1735 mg | 37% | |
*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.