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The Best Classic Sloppy Joes Recipe
The Best Classic Sloppy Joes - Easy dinner recipe made in minutes. Ground beef in a sweet & tangy homemade sloppy joe sauce.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 326 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 lb. 90% lean ground beef
- 8 oz. tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 hamburger buns
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
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
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
210IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
99mg
(10%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326
% 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.