Sloppy Joes

Prep 40 min
Total 40 min
Ingredients 12
Servings 6

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+ LESS-

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated June 16, 2017

Ingredients

lb lean ground beef

1/2

cup chopped green bell pepper or celery

1/2

cup chopped onion

tablespoon brown sugar

teaspoon dry mustard

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/8

teaspoon pepper

1/2

cup ketchup

tablespoon vinegar

tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

can (8 oz) tomato sauce

sandwich buns, split

Steps

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1

In 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.
2

Add all remaining ingredients except buns; mix well. Cover; simmer 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve in buns.

Expert Tips

Sloppy Joes make great weeknight meals because the meat can actually be prepared ahead of time. You can store the mixture in the refrigerator for a day and reheat and pile on buns when you’re ready to serve.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Sandwich

Calories: 320
Calories from Fat: 110

% Daily Value

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;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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.