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Sloppy Joes Recipe

Use lean ground beef or turkey for these one-pan sloppy joes. Your family will devour these saucy, flavorful, and easy sloppy joes. Perfect for parties and meal prep alike.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 232 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs 93% lean ground beef
  • 2 tsp kosher salt divided
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 TB olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 large green bell pepper seeded and chopped
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 2 TB brown sugar
  • 1 TB mustard
  • Shredded cheddar cheese for topping
  • Buns for serving

Instructions

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  1. In a large pan, brown meat with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1 tsp pepper over medium heat. Drain if needed. Set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, and brown sugar, and mustard.  Stir to incorporate well.  Cover and bring to simmer.  Let simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. Serve warm over hamburger buns. Garnish options include shredded cheddar cheese and pickles. 

Notes

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  • If you'd like your sloppy joes extra saucy, add a bit of water until mixture reaches desired consistency. If you want it thicker, simmer longer.
  • See original article for suggestions on meal prep.
  • Nutrition facts are for sloppy joe mixture only.

Nutrition Information

Calories 232kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 24.1g (8%) Protein 21.4g (43%) Fat 5.7g (9%) Saturated Fat 1.8g (9%) Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 54.2mg (18%) Sodium 849.6mg (35%) Fiber 1.7g (7%) Sugar 17.5g (35%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 232

% 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.