Sloppy Joes are a long-standing family favorite, and it’s not hard to see why! Made with simple ingredients and ready in a flash, these flavorful dinner sandwiches can feed a hungry crowd quick, making it the perfect meal for busy weeknights.
More About This Recipe
- Sloppy Joes have been a staple in American cuisine since the 1940s, though its roots are still contested today. Some say these “loose meat sandwiches” got their name from a cook in Sioux City, Iowa, while others argue that the recipe originated in Havana, Cuba and Key West, Florida. Wherever Sloppy Joes got its start, it’s no wonder it quickly became an American mainstay; the simple ingredients of ground beef, tomato-based sauce and hamburger buns make it a quick, filling meal that pleases both adults and kids. Sloppy Joes are so popular nowadays, that the filling has even inspired casserole recipes, crescent cups and even pizza. If you want to keep it classic, our easy recipe for traditional Sloppy Joes will satisfy every time.
Sloppy Joes
- Prep Time 40 min
- Total 40 min
- Ingredients 12
- Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper or celery
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 6 sandwich buns, split
Instructions
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Step1In large skillet, combine ground beef, bell pepper and onion. Cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain well.
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Step2Add all remaining ingredients except buns; mix well. Cover; simmer 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve in buns.
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Nutrition
320
Calories
12g
Total Fat
18g
Protein
34g
Total Carbohydrate
12g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Sandwich
- Calories
- 320
- Calories from Fat
- 110
- Total Fat
- 12g
- 18%
- Saturated Fat
- 4g
- 20%
- Cholesterol
- 45mg
- 15%
- Sodium
- 860mg
- 36%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 34g
- 11%
- Dietary Fiber
- 2g
- 8%
- Sugars
- 12g
- Protein
- 18g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 15%
- 15%
- Vitamin C
- 20%
- 20%
- Calcium
- 8%
- 8%
- Iron
- 15%
- 15%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 1/2 Fat;Tips from the
Pillsbury Kitchens
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