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Sloppy Joes

This sloppy joes recipe is a weeknight dinner classic with juicy ground beef and a tangy homemade sauce. They're kid approved!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5 ¾ cup meat sauce each
Calories: 440 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow onion $0.32
  • 1 green bell pepper $0.79
  • 2 cloves garlic $0.16
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil $0.16
  • 1 lb. ground beef* $5.49
  • 1 15oz. can tomato sauce $0.79
  • 3 Tbsp tomato paste $0.21
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar $0.12
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar $0.08
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard $0.06
  • 1 tsp chili powder $0.10
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce  $0.02
  • 3/4 tsp salt $0.03
  • 5 hamburger buns $1.87

Instructions

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  1. Finely dice the onion and bell pepper, and mince the garlic.
  2. Add the olive oil and beef to a skillet and cook over medium heat until the beef is cooked through. Drain off any excess fat.
  3. Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet with the beef. Continue to sauté until the onions are soft and translucent.
  4. Finally, add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, vinegar, brown sugar Dijon, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce,and salt to the skillet. Stir to combine.
  5. Allow the meat and sauce to simmer over medium-low for about 5 minutes.
  6. Serve over toasted buns.

Notes

  • *You can use any fat percentage ground beef. If using a higher fat content beef, like 80/20, you'll want to drain the excess fat after browning. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1sandwich Calories 440kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 23g (35%) Sodium 1138mg (47%) Fiber 3g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5¾ cup meat sauce each

Amount Per Serving

Calories 440

% Daily Value*

Serving 1sandwich
Calories 440kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 23g 35%
Sodium 1138mg 47%
Fiber 3g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.