The Best Homemade Sloppy Joes

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    266 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

The Best Homemade Sloppy Joes

Step away from the canned sauce and give these homemade sloppy joes a try! They're truly the best version of a childhood favorite!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1/3 green bell pepper, minced
  • 1/2 large yellow onion, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 2/3 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar (or less, if you prefer)
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • 3/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Dash of hot sauce (optional)
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Instructions

  1. Heat butter and oil in large skillet over MED/MED-HIGH heat.  Add beef and brown, breaking apart into crumbles as it cooks, about 5 minutes.  Transfer to colander to drain.
  2. Add onion and bell pepper to same skillet and cook 2-3 minutes, until soft.  Add garlic and cook 30 seconds or so, until fragrant.  Add beef back to the skillet and add tomato paste.  Stir well.
  3. Add ketchup, water, brown sugar, mustard, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, red pepper flakes (if using), and black pepper.  Stir well to combine.
  4. Cook over MED heat for 10-15 minutes, until mixture has thickened to your liking.  Remove from heat and serve over toasted buns.

Notes

  • Sloppy Joe meat mixture can be frozen!
  • Cool the mixture completely, then add to freezer containers and freeze for up to 4 months.
  • Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 266kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 58mg (19%) Sodium 547mg (23%) Potassium 357mg (10%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 385IU (8%) Vitamin C 8.4mg (9%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 266 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 266kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 547mg 23%
Potassium 357mg 8%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 385IU 8%
Vitamin C 8.4mg 9%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1.7mg 9%

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

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