Sweet and Simple Sloppy Joes
Perfectly balancing sweetness and tanginess, Sweet and Simple Sloppy Joes are a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner the whole family will love. This classic comfort food features tender ground beef cooked with diced onions and smothered in a mouthwatering homemade sauce made of ketchup, brown sugar, yellow mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. A dash of garlic powder adds subtle depth, while toasted hamburger buns provide the perfect vehicle for this hearty filling. Ready in just 25 minutes, these sloppy joes deliver big flavor with minimal effort, making them ideal for busy nights or casual gatherings. Serve warm with your favorite sides—think crispy fries or a refreshing salad—for a meal that’s sure to hit the spot.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 medium (diced) Yellow onion
- 0.75 cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 6 Hamburger buns
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
Drain any excess grease from the skillet, then return the beef to the pan.
Add the diced onion to the skillet with the cooked beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens.
Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and fully coats the beef.
Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Toast the hamburger buns lightly for additional texture, if desired.
Spoon the sloppy joe mixture evenly onto the bottom half of each hamburger bun. Top with the other half of the buns.
Serve warm and enjoy your Sweet and Simple Sloppy Joes with a side of your choice, like fries or a salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1840 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.0 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.2 g | 221% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 3616 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 159.4 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 86.5 g | 309% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.2 g | ||
| Protein | 162.4 g | 325% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 222 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 1407 mg | 30% | |
*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.
