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Homemade Sloppy Joes Recipe Close-up of a sloppy joe sandwich on a toasted brioche bun filled with saucy ground beef, served on a ceramic plate with creamy coleslaw on the side.

Homemade Sloppy Joes recipe

A quick, easy, and flavorful homemade Sloppy Joes recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights, made with simple pantry ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 344
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey for a lighter option
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup yellow onion chopped (adds sweetness and texture)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced (for depth of flavor)
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce use low-sodium if preferred
  • ⅓ cup ketchup or more to taste
  • ¼ cup barbecue sauce adds a smoky sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce for richness
  • 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard for tanginess
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder for extra flavor
  • 5 hamburger buns preferably toasted

Method
 

  1. Heat a large pan over medium heat and add the ground beef. Season with salt and pepper, and cook while crumbling and stirring until browned. Drain any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan. Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  3. Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.
  4. Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper, if needed.
  5. Toast the hamburger buns in a separate pan or oven, if desired. Serve the Sloppy Joe mixture on the buns, and enjoy warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 24gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 836mgPotassium: 617mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 315IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This Sloppy Joes recipe is perfect for a fast, delicious weeknight meal. The savory beef mixture is packed with flavor and served on soft, toasted buns for the ultimate comfort food experience.

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