Sweet and Tangy Sloppy Joes
Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinners with these irresistibly Sweet and Tangy Sloppy Joes! This classic comfort food gets a flavorful twist with a perfectly balanced sauce made from ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce. Enhanced with the savory crunch of diced onions and green bell peppers, this skillet-cooked filling simmers to perfection, creating a rich and hearty mixture that's both sweet and zesty. Toasted buttered hamburger buns add a golden, buttery finish, making every bite satisfyingly indulgent. With just 30 minutes from prep to plate, this recipe is ideal for busy families craving a quick, kid-friendly meal. Perfect for casual dinners or gatherings, these sloppy joes are a nostalgic favorite with a bold flavor upgrade.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 0.75 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pieces hamburger buns
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and break it up with a spoon as it cooks. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned, then drain excess fat.
Add the diced onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until softened.
Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Mix well and let the mixture simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld and the sauce thickens.
While the filling simmers, toast the hamburger buns. Spread a thin layer of butter on the cut sides of each bun. Heat a separate skillet or griddle over medium heat and place the buns cut-side down until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.
Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom half of each toasted bun, then top with the other half.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1936 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.7 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.1 g | 266% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 367 mg | 122% | |
| Sodium | 3333 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 145.2 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 62.5 g | 223% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.8 g | ||
| Protein | 137.6 g | 275% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 230 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 2035 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.
