Sloppy Joes

A classic sandwich with big, saucy flavor.
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Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes
Yields:
8
serving(s)
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
45 minutes
Cal/Serv:
344
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These Sloppy Joes are warm, hearty, and packed with that classic sweet-and-savory flavor everyone loves. The ground sirloin cooks down with onion, bell pepper, and garlic, then simmers in a rich homemade sauce until thick, glossy, and perfectly messy.

Fire-roasted tomatoes, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of brown sugar give the filling a bold, balanced taste that feels both nostalgic and homemade. Every spoonful is meaty, saucy, and made for piling high onto toasted buns.

This is the kind of easy comfort food that works for busy weeknights, casual family dinners, or whenever you want something simple, filling, and seriously satisfying. Serve it as-is or add a slice of cheese for an extra cozy finish.

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Recipe Information

Ingredients

8
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 2 lbs ground sirloin

Seasonings & Sauce

  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp seasoning blend Flavortime southern seasoning or similar
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp fresh garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 10 oz fire-roasted tomatoes pureed
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 1/2 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

For Serving

  • Hamburger buns toasted
  • cheese slices (optional)
Nutrition Facts
Sloppy Joes
Serving Size
 
170 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
344
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
 
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Cholesterol
 
85
mg
28
%
Sodium
 
492
mg
21
%
Potassium
 
560
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
 
18
g
6
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
12
g
13
%
Protein
 
23
g
46
%
Vitamin A
 
890
IU
18
%
Vitamin C
 
23
mg
28
%
Calcium
 
81
mg
8
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Directions

Cook the base

  1. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion and bell pepper, cook for a few minutes until softened.

Brown the beef

  1. Add ground sirloin and cook, breaking it up well until browned.

Season

  1. Stir in black pepper, garlic powder, and seasoning blend.

Add sauce ingredients

  1. Add Worcestershire sauce, fresh garlic, brown sugar, pureed tomatoes, ketchup, mustard, and apple cider vinegar.
  2. Mix everything well.

Simmer

  1. Lower the heat and let simmer for 18 minutes, stirring occasionally until thick.

Serve

  1. Spoon onto toasted buns, add cheese if you like, and serve warm.
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