Sloppy Joe Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
397 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Sloppy Joe Recipe
Description
The Sloppy Joe Recipe begins by cooking ground beef with diced onions, green bell peppers, and minced garlic, seasoned simply with seasoned salt. Once browned and drained, the meat is simmered in a sauce made from tomato sauce, ketchup, barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, chili sauce, and beef broth. The slow simmer allows the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken, yielding a moist and tender mixture with a slightly sweet and tangy profile.
The finished Sloppy Joe mixture is spooned onto buns, making for a filling and casual meal. The combination of ground beef and vegetables with the sweet-savory sauce provides a satisfying texture and flavor balance. This dish is ideal for a family dinner or informal gatherings.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator up to five days in an airtight container and reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave. It also freezes well when thawed overnight and reheated gently. This versatile preparation ensures it can be made ahead or saved for quick meals.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds ground beef
- ¾ cup onion diced
- ¾ cup green bell pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons chili sauce
- ¼ cup beef broth or water
- 8 Buns
Instructions
- Place ground beef, onions, pepper, garlic, and seasoned salt in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and break up meat until it is browned. Drain off the fat and add the remaining ingredients.
- Bring to a simmer, turn to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes or until meat is tender and the sauce has thickened. Serve on buns.
Notes
- Store leftover Sloppy Joe meat in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Reheat leftovers in bursts in the microwave or gently warm on the stovetop until heated through.
- Freeze any leftover meat; thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in a slow cooker or on the stovetop.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 397 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 397kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 1039mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 436mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 195IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 13.9mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 12.8mg | 71% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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