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Homemade Sloppy Joes Recipe

Homemade Sloppy Joes Recipe

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Diabetic

Description

Indulge in the nostalgia of a classic homemade sloppy joe sandwich. This messy yet delicious creation features savory ground beef smothered in a sweet and tangy sauce, all sandwiched between soft hamburger buns.


Ingredients

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For the Sloppy Joes:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 hamburger buns

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a skillet and cook onion and bell pepper for 3-4 minutes. Saute until softened.
  2. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain fat.
  3. Stir in tomato paste, ketchup, Worcestershire, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  4. Simmer for 10 minutes until thickened. Stir occasionally.
  5. Serve warm on hamburger buns. Enjoy the messy goodness!


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Sloppy Joe Sandwich
  • Calories: 420 kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg