The BEST Sloppy Joe Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
365 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
American
The BEST Sloppy Joe Recipe
Description
This Sloppy Joe recipe starts by sautéing ground beef with finely chopped onions and diced green bell peppers until tender and browned. Garlic is added briefly to bring out its aroma before mixing in the tomato-based sauce blended with Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, and brown sugar for sweetness and tang. The mixture simmers uncovered, reducing the liquid and thickening into a hearty filling.
The final texture is rich and saucy but thick enough to hold on a bun without dripping excessively. Seasoned with salt and pepper, the filling offers a familiar American comfort food flavor, ideal for sandwiches or casual meals. Toasted hamburger buns provide structure and a slight crunch contrasting the softness of the filling.
Ingredients
- 1 onion finely chopped, small
- 1/2 bell pepper seeded and finely diced, small green
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp yellow mustard
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 15 oz tomato sauce canned
- 1 lb ground beef 85%-90% lean, lean
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper or to taste, ground
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 1/4 cup water optional, or added to desired consistency
- 4 Hamburger Bun toasted if desired
Instructions
- Finely chop the onion. Seed and finely dice the green pepper.
- In a bowl, combine the Worcestershire sauce, mustard, brown sugar, and tomato sauce.
- Place a large skillet or dutch oven over medium/high heat. Add olive oil and ground beef. Saute the beef for about 5 minutes until cooked through and no longer pink, breaking it up with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper and add in the diced peppers and onion. Cook another 5 minutes until the veggies are tender and beef is browned.
- Add the minced garlic and saute 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly. Add in the sauce and bring to a light boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 10-15 minutes or until thickened to your liking. Season to taste with salt and pepper and add water if you prefer a looser consistency. Serve on toasted buns for Sloppy Joe Sandwiches.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 359kcal | 18% |
| Carbs | 33g | |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 1073mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 743mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 479IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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