Sloppy Joe Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
280 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Sloppy Joe Recipe
Description
The Sloppy Joe Recipe combines ground beef browned and cooked with celery and onion to add mild crunch and sweetness. Using condensed tomato soup as the base sauce binds the mixture, providing a rich, tangy flavor with a hint of spice from chili powder and salt. The mixture simmers uncovered to thicken and develop flavor thoroughly.
The cooked mixture is served on hamburger buns, where its moist, saucy texture softens the bread, creating a casual but filling sandwich. This recipe relies on simple ingredients and straightforward cooking techniques to produce a traditional Sloppy Joe that highlights the savory beef and tomato-based sauce.
This recipe suits home cooks looking for a classic warm sandwich with just basic pantry ingredients. The inclusion of celery adds a subtle vegetable note, which is balanced by the slight chili powder heat. The resulting filling is robust and works well as a quick family meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 10.75 oz tomato soup condensed, canned
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 6 Hamburger Bun
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet until it is no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain if necessary.
- Add the celery and onion to the beef. Cook until tender.
- Add the tomato soup, salt, and chili powder. Stir to combine, reduce the temperature and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Serve on the hamburger buns.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1sloppy joe | |
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 609mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.