Easy Homemade Sloppy Joe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    498 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Easy Homemade Sloppy Joe

These are not your lunch lady's Sloppy Joe! Loaded with delicious and tangy flavor these are as much fun to make as they are to eat!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 large green bell pepper diced
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 85 or 90% works well, lean
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed, hot
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water plus more if needed
  • 4 Hamburger Bun

Instructions

  1. Heat a large pan to medium heat with the olive oil and add the onion and bell pepper. Saute until soft (about 5 minutes).
  2. Add the ground beef to the pan and turn the heat up to medium-high. Saute the beef until cooked through (about 5-7 minutes) then mix in the salt, chili powder, and hot red pepper flakes.
  3. Turn the heat down to medium and add the garlic. Cook for another 2 minutes or until very fragrant.
  4. Add the ketchup, brown sugar, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and water. Mix well and keep at a low simmer.
  5. Taste test the sloppy Joes and adjust salt and pepper if required. Once satisfied, turn the heat to low and move on to browning the buns
  6. Heat a pan or griddle top to medium heat and add a touch of olive oil. Place the buns, cut side down, in the pan and cook until browned (about 1-2 minutes). Divide the beef on to the 4 buns and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Makes 4 large or 6 moderate-sized sandwiches.
  • If the sauce is too dry, simply add 1-2 ounces of water and mix again to loosen it up.
  • Leftovers can be saved in the fridge for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the microwave.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 498kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 47.2g (16%) Protein 40.7g (81%) Fat 16.3g (25%) Saturated Fat 3.7g (19%) Cholesterol 101mg (34%) Sodium 1241mg (52%) Potassium 706mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 19.3g (39%) Calcium 81mg (8%) Iron 24mg (133%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 498 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 498kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 47.2g 16%
Protein 40.7g 81%
Fat 16.3g 25%
Saturated Fat 3.7g 19%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Sodium 1241mg 52%
Potassium 706mg 15%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 19.3g 39%
Calcium 81mg 8%
Iron 24mg 133%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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