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The Best Sloppy Joes

This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 2 ½ pounds ground beef or ground turkey
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ⅔ cup BBQ sauce (see note)
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce 
  • ¼ cup soy sauce I use low-sodium
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Rolls or buns for serving

Instructions

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  1. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet set over medium heat, add the onions and beef (or ground turkey). Cook, breaking the meat into small pieces, until the meat is cooked through and the onions are translucent, 7-8 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  2. Stir in the tomato paste, BBQ sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire, and soy sauce and a pinch of black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer ,and cook until the sauce is slightly thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add additional salt and pepper, to taste, if needed.
  3. Serve the sloppy joe meat warm on buns or rolls.

Notes

  • Smaller Batch: this recipe can easily be halved.
  • Soy Sauce: regular soy sauce might make this recipe too salty. I always use low-sodium. If you only have regular soy sauce, consider decreasing the amount to 2 tablespoons.
  • BBQ Sauce: my favorite storebought BBQ sauces are Sweet Baby Ray's or Kinders. This homemade BBQ sauce is amazing.
  • Freezing: the prepared sloppy joe meat freezes great (it can also be made several days ahead of time, refrigerated, and reheated).
  • Nutrition Facts: The bun is not calculated into the nutrition facts. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 349kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 798mg (33%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Calories 349kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 798mg 33%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 10g 20%

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