Homemade Sloppy Joes

Name: Homemade Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds extra-lean ground beef; 0.5 onion, diced; 1 green pepper, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups water, divided; 0.75 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1.5 teaspoons salt, or to taste; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 dash Worcestershire sauce; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

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Homemade Sloppy Joes don't have to be difficult to eat. Despite the name of this iconic retro dish, the secret to a great Sloppy Joe is a thick, rich, almost dry consistency, which allows the sandwich to be eaten with your hands. Serve on hamburger buns.

Recipe by Chef John

Updated on May 18, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

55 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

1 ½ pounds extra-lean ground beef
½ onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups water, divided
¾ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 ½ teaspoons salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Directions

Place ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbled, about 10 minutes.
Stir in green pepper and garlic; cook and stir until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1 cup water and stir, scraping the pan to dissolve any brown flavor bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Stir in ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Add remaining 1 cup water and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated and mixture is thick, about 40 minutes.
Season with salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

251	Calories
12g	Fat
14g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 251
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 5g	24%
Cholesterol 69mg	23%
Sodium 1002mg	44%
Total Carbohydrate 14g	5%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 22g
Vitamin C 22mg	108%
Calcium 25mg	2%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 442mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.