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Homemade Sloppy Joe Recipe (The Best Sloppy Joes Ever!)
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Homemade Sloppy Joe Recipe (The Best Sloppy Joes Ever!)

This classic sloppy joes recipe is easy to make with ground beef and a tangy, zesty tomato-based sauce that brings the perfect balance of flavor, the best!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 420 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped, medium
  • 1 bell pepper chopped (use jalapeno or serrano for a spicier version)
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons mustard (I use spicy brown - or use Dijon)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper powder optional, for spicy
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup tomato sauce (or use ketchup)
  • bread bun toasted buns are best!, for serving

Instructions

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  1. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large pot to medium heat. Add onion and peppers and cook 5 minutes to soften.
  2. Add garlic and cook another minute, stirring.
  3. Add ground beef. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until the beef is cooked through. Drain excess fat if desired.
  4. Add mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, chili powder, cayenne (if using), salt and pepper, and tomato sauce. Stir and simmer at least 5 minutes to bring the flavors together. If your sauce is too thin, cook a bit longer to thicken. You can easily simmer longer to let the flavors develop even more.
  5. Serve on your favorite buns!

Notes

  • Sub in ground turkey instead of ground beef for a lighter version - add Mexican chorizo for a spicy version.
  • Sub in ground turkey instead of ground beef for a lighter version - add Mexican chorizo for a spicy version.

Nutrition Information

Calories 420kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 15g (75%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 597mg (25%) Potassium 753mg (16%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 2323IU (46%) Vitamin C 47mg (52%) Calcium 67mg (7%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 420

% Daily Value*

Calories 420kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 15g 75%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 597mg 25%
Potassium 753mg 16%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 2323IU 46%
Vitamin C 47mg 52%
Calcium 67mg 7%
Iron 4mg 22%

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