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Homemade Sloppy Joes

Course: Beef, Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy sloppy joe recipe, sloppy joe recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 165kcal
Author: Malinda Linnebur
Homemade Sloppy Joes are a quick and simple recipe that replaces that store-bought can of sauce! Hearty, messy, and so delicious, this homemade sloppy joes recipe is one for the books!
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound (500g) ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15oz)(425g) can tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup (70g) ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • Hamburger buns
  • Toppings of choice: pickles, cheddar slices...

Instructions

  • In a large skillet brown the ground beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain any grease. Add in the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire, brown sugar, chili powder and mustard. Stir well to combine and simmer on low for 5 minutes. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed. Serve on hamburger buns and toppings of choice.

Notes

  1. CROCKPOT VERSION: Brown the ground beef and add to slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Cover and cook on LOW for up to 8 hours and HIGH for 3-4 hours. The texture will be a little softer. 
  2. FREEZER FRIENDLY: Cool completely and store in an airtight container or bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. 
  3. MAKE IT YOUR OWN BY ADDING: 
    • chopped bell pepper
    • chopped carrot
    • minced celery
    • bbq sauce
    • cayenne pepper
  4. Be sure to toast your buns! 
  5. Nutrition Facts: Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate. Nutrition calculated without the buns. 
What to serve with Homemade Sloppy Joes

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 336mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 2mg