4.9 from 75 votes
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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 498 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 large green bell pepper diced
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef 85 or 90% works well
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes
- 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 buns
Instructions
- Heat a large pan to medium heat with the olive oil and add the onion and bell pepper. Saute until soft (about 5 minutes).
- 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.
- Turn the heat down to medium and add the garlic. Cook for another 2 minutes or until very fragrant.
- Add the ketchup, brown sugar, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and water. Mix well and keep at a low simmer.
- 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
- 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!
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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
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
(20%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
19.3g
(39%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
24mg
(133%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 498
% 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.