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Easy Sloppy Joe Recipe

Sloppy Joes make a quick and easy weeknight meal, and there are tons of tasty ways to use the leftovers!
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 388kcal
Author Jill Nystul

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 oz tomato sauce canned
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1-3 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard in a bowl and stir well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    A measuring cup with sauce placed on the wooden table and a lady's hand is pouring black pepper into it from the top.
  • Heat the oil in a wide pan on your stovetop over medium heat.
  • When the oil is hot, add the ground beef, onion, and bell pepper and cook for 3-5 minutes.
    A pot having ground beef, diced capsicum and diced onion is placed on the stovetop and a red spatula is inside the pot.
  • Add garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the beef is fully cooked. Drain excess fat, if necessary.
  • Stir the sauce into the meat mixture, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    A pot having ground beef, diced capsicum and diced onion is placed on the stovetop and a lady's hand is pouring sauce from a measuring cup into the pot.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve warm on burger buns.
    A woman is holding a plate of sloppy joes.

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Nutrition

Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 744mg | Potassium: 731mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 518IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 4mg