Sloppy Joes

Deliciously messy and utterly satisfying, this recipe will become your go-to for quick dinners.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Meat Mixture

1 lb Ground beef can substitute turkey or lentils
1 medium Onion can use shallots
1 medium Bell pepper can add diced jalape?os
2 cloves Garlic fresh is best

For the Sauce

1 cup Ketchup opt for low-sugar varieties
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce soy sauce can be an alternative
2 tbsp Brown sugar honey or maple syrup can substitute
1 tbsp Mustard yellow mustard is traditional

For Serving

4 pieces Hamburger buns whole grain or gluten-free buns work well
1 cup Pickles dill or bread-and-butter pickles

Method

Cooking Steps

Saut? the onions and bell peppers in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until they become soft and fragrant.
Brown the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula until fully cooked and no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Combine the cooked veggies with the browned beef, stirring in your favorite sloppy joe sauce. Let it simmer on low for 10 minutes.
Serve the mixture on toasted hamburger buns, toasting them lightly under the broiler for about 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Top with sliced pickles or shredded cheese for a delightful twist!

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