5.0 from 9 votes
Sloppy Joes
Homemade Sloppy Joes is a classic recipe that will please the whole family. It's one of the easiest and most popular dinners for school nights.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 378 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 yellow onion (medium size) chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 15 ounces tomato sauce canned
- 12 ounces tomato paste canned
- ¼ cup brown sugar firmly packed
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 6 cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, cook the ground beef until no pink color remains. Drain the beef and set aside.
- To the same skillet, add the onions and peppers and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until they start to soften. Add the garlic and cook for another 30-45 seconds.
- Return the drained ground beef back to the skillet with the onions, peppers, and garlic.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir well to combine.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for about 30 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened and the liquid has reduced.
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To serve:
- If desired, butter and toast the hamburger buns. Divide the beef mixture evenly between the buns.
Notes
- The recipe can be made with an equal amount of ground turkey substituted for the ground beef.
- To make ahead and freeze for future use - after the meat mixture has cooled, transfer it to one or more freezer safe containers. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to use, let the mixture thaw in the refrigerator and reheat either on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
378kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
1324mg
(55%)
Potassium
1018mg
(29%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
991IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
64mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 378
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 378kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1324mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 1018mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 991IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.