Sloppy Joes Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
232 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Sloppy Joes Recipe
Description
Sloppy Joes Recipe begins by browning lean ground beef seasoned with salt and pepper, followed by sautéing a combination of chopped onion, garlic, and green bell pepper until softened. Returning the beef to the pan, a sauce is created by adding ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, and mustard. The mixture is stirred well and simmered for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the texture to thicken into a saucy and hearty filling.
The final dish serves warm on hamburger buns, optionally topped with shredded cheddar cheese. The balance of savory meat, tangy tomato, and a touch of sweetness with mustard provides a familiar comfort food profile. The texture combines tender meat and softened vegetables in a thick sauce, lending well to handheld sandwiches.
For adjustments, water can be added during cooking for a thinner sauce, while longer simmering creates a thicker consistency. Serving leftover mixture over buns or alongside sides like coleslaw is suitable. The recipe notes also mention that nutrition facts cover the sloppy joe mixture only.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef 93% lean
- 2 tsp kosher salt divided
- 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 2 TB olive oil
- 1 onion chopped, medium
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 green bell pepper seeded and chopped, large
- 2 cups ketchup
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 2 TB brown sugar
- 1 TB mustard
- cheddar cheese shredded, for topping
- bread bun for serving
Instructions
- In a large pan, brown meat with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1 tsp pepper over medium heat. Drain if needed. Set aside.
- In same pan over medium heat, heat olive oil until hot. Add onion, garlic, green pepper, and 1 tsp kosher salt. Stir until veggies are soft; 2-3 minutes. Drain liquids if needed. Add back the browned meat to pan.
- Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, and brown sugar, and mustard. Stir to incorporate well. Cover and bring to simmer. Let simmer for 30 minutes.
- Serve warm over hamburger buns. Garnish options include shredded cheddar cheese and pickles.
Notes
- Add water to reach desired sauce consistency or simmer longer for a thicker mixture.
- Serve warm on hamburger buns and consider shredded cheddar cheese or pickles as toppings.
- Nutrition information provided applies to the sloppy joe mixture without bun or toppings.
- Feedback and ratings for this recipe are welcome to improve future versions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 24.1g | 8% |
| Protein | 21.4g | 43% |
| Fat | 5.7g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8g | 9% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 54.2mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 849.6mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% |
| Sugar | 17.5g | 35% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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