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Close-up of a sloppy joe sandwich on a wooden surface, featuring a soft, golden bun filled with classic sloppy joe seasoned ground meat, diced onions, green peppers, and a layer of creamy mayonnaise.
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Sloppy Joe

There's nothing quite as nostalgic and comforting as a Sloppy Joe- ground beef and vegetables cooked in a savory tomato broth on a toasted bun.
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Course: dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sloppy Joe
Yield: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 432kcal
Author: Author: Maddy & JD - Them Bites

Materials

  • 1 small white onion finely chopped
  • ½ green pepper finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • tbsp your favorite hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • tsp brown sugar
  • 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ½ tsp salt or to taste
  • ½ tsp freshly ground pepper or to taste
  • ¼-½ cup water amount based on desired consistency
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • pickles for serving.

Instructions

  • Slather butter on buns. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add buns and toast for 1 - 2 minutes or until golden brown. Set aside.
  • Add ground beef to the hot skillet. Break apart into small pieces. Sauté for 5 minutes until beef is no longer pink.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Add onion and peppers. Cook for another 5 minutes until veggies are tender.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 1 - 2 minutes. Add the Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, yellow mustard, brown sugar, and tomato sauce. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium low. Add ¼ - ½ cup of water depending on what consistency you like. Simmer uncovered for 10 - 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Scoop mixture onto buns and top with pickles if desired.

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Nutrition

Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 687mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 4mg