The Best Classic Sloppy Joes Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
17 mins
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Total Time
27 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
326 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
The Best Classic Sloppy Joes Recipe
Description
The Best Classic Sloppy Joes Recipe begins with sautéing diced onions and chopped green bell pepper in olive oil, creating a flavorful base. Ground beef is then browned and broken apart to ensure even cooking. Tomato sauce is mixed in alongside brown sugar, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper, forming a rich and slightly sweet sauce that simmers gently until it thickens. This slow simmer concentrates the flavors and yields a moist but manageable texture for sandwich filling.
Once cooked, the mixture is rested briefly before being spooned onto hamburger buns. The buns can be plain or served with optional additions such as sliced cheese or pickles to add extra flavor or texture contrast. The Sloppy Joe is a casual, hand-held sandwich that combines a saucy, seasoned ground beef filling with the softness of the bun, making it suitable for informal meals or family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup yellow onion diced
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper chopped
- 1 lb. ground beef 90% lean
- 8 oz. tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 6 Hamburger Bun
- Optional: sliced cheese, sliced pickles, etc.
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, onion, and bell pepper. Cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the ground beef and break it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is cooked through.
- Add the tomato sauce, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Reduce the heat so the liquid is simmering (low to medium-low). Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from the heat. Let the meat rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm on hamburger buns.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1sandwich | |
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 854mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 476mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 210IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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