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Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes Recipe

An easy dinner that comes together in less than 30 minutes!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 226 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • ¼ cup finely diced onion (frozen is fine)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (or ⅛ teaspoon dried garlic powder)
  • ¾ cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Dash of ground black pepper
  • For serving: sandwich buns

Instructions

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  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the meat is no longer pink. Drain.
  2. Whisk together the remaining ingredients to make the sauce. Add to the skillet with the beef, onion, and garlic.
  3. Simmer uncovered over low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring regularly, until the mixture reaches desired consistency. You can keep the skillet covered if you like the sauce “sloppier.” If the sauce is too thick, gradually stir in a small amount of warm water or beef broth. If the sauce is too thin, gradually sift in a small amount of flour while stirring vigorously to thicken.
  4. Spoon beef mixture onto buns and serve!

Notes

  • Make Ahead: Prepare the meat mixture in advance, cool to room temperature, and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Serving a Larger Family? Double all of the ingredients.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of the meat mixture Calories 226kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 1122mg (47%) Potassium 583mg (17%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 231IU (5%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 226

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of the meat mixture
Calories 226kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 1122mg 47%
Potassium 583mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 231IU 5%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 3mg 17%

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