5 from 12 votes
Slammin' Sloppy Joes
Slammin' Sloppy Joes recipe features ground beef cooked with yellow onions and green bell peppers, simmered in a tangy sauce made from tomato sauce, chili sauce, Worcestershire, mustard, vinegar, and brown sugar. The mixture is reduced to a thick consistency before serving on buttered, toasted sesame buns with cheddar cheese melted on top. This savory and slightly sweet sandwich filling provides a satisfying meal suitable for casual dining.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
444 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup yellow onion chopped
- ½ cup green bell pepper cored, seeded, chopped
- 1½ lbs ground beef 85% lean, preferably
- ¼ cup beef stock
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar dark or light
- 1½ kosher salt divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper divided, fresh ground
- 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
- 6 sesame sandwich bun split and lightly buttered
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add the beef and break up with a wooden spoon. Cook until no longer pink, about 10 to 12 minutes. If desired, remove the excess grease by tilting the skillet to one side, and remove the grease with a large spoon into a small bowl. Leave about 1 to 2 tablespoon in the skillet.
- Add the beef stock, tomato sauce, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, vinegar, brown sugar, salt, and pepper and bring to a simmer, stirring to fully incorporate.
- Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes until most of the liquid has reduced down, stirring occasionally.
- Toast the buttered buns (a couple minutes under the broiler...but keep an eye on them!)
- On a baking sheet, add a mound of meat mixture for each sandwich you are preparing. Place a handful of cheese on top of each mound of meat. Place under the broiler until cheese has melted. Keep an eye on them, don't let them burn!
- Use a spatula to transfer the sloppy joe mounds topped with melted cheese onto the bun bottoms. Add the top bun and serve at once!
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Notes
- Heinz chili sauce or standard ketchup can be used, with the option to add sriracha for extra heat.
- The meat mixture keeps well refrigerated up to one week and freezes for up to two months.
- Watch buns closely when broiling to avoid burning; toasting adds texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
444kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
100mg
(33%)
Sodium
886mg
(37%)
Potassium
646mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
566IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
175mg
(18%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 444
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 444kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 886mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 646mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 566IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 175mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.