Sloppy Joe Sauce Recipe

The Best Homemade Sloppy Joes

Step away from the canned sauce and give these homemade sloppy joes a try! They’re truly the best version of a childhood favorite!

Prep: 5min

Total: 25min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 266 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 58 mg, Sodium 547 mg, Sugar 8 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/3 green bell pepper, minced
• 1/2 large yellow onion, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp tomato paste
• 2/3 cup ketchup
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar ((or less, if you prefer))
• 1 tsp yellow mustard
• 3/4 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes ((optional))
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• dash of hot sauce ((optional))

Instruction:

1. Heat butter and oil in large skillet over MED/MED-HIGH heat. Add beef and brown, breaking apart into crumbles as it cooks, about 5 minutes. Transfer to colander to drain.
2. Add onion and bell pepper to same skillet and cook 2-3 minutes, until soft. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds or so, until fragrant. Add beef back to the skillet and add tomato paste. Stir well.
3. Add ketchup, water, brown sugar, mustard, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, red pepper flakes (if using), and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
4. Cook over MED heat for 10-15 minutes, until mixture has thickened to your liking. Remove from heat and serve over toasted buns.

Homemade Sloppy Joe Sauce

These Sloppy Joes are the best! With it’s tangy, bbq flavor, this hearty meat sauce is perfect served over toasted buns and makes a quick, easy and delish dinner.

Prep: 10min

Total: 25min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 360 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Trans Fat 0.4 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 1251 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 20 g, unSaturated Fat 4 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup tomato sauce
• ¾ cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• ⅓ cup water
• 4 hamburger buns (toasted)

Instruction:

1. Whisk all sauce ingredients (except ground beef and water) in a bowl. Set aside.
2. Cook ground beef in a medium skillet until no pink remains.
3. Add the sauce and water, then simmer 5-7 minutes or until it reaches desired thickness.
4. Spoon meat mixture over the toasted buns and serve.

The VERY BEST Sloppy Joe Recipe

The VERY BEST Homemade Sloppy Joe Recipe is not only delicious, but it’s quick and easy to make using REAL ingredients instead of a store-bought can of sauce. Hundreds of rave reviews agree!

Prep: 5min

Total: 20min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 258 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 742 mg, Sugar 9 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 pound ground beef (OR turkey)
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 to 4 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• Hamburger buns
• Sliced pickles

Instruction:

1. Make the sauce in a 2-cup glass measuring cup (or a medium bowl). Stir together the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined; set aside.
2. Set a large pot over medium-low heat. Add a few drops of extra-virgin olive oil, and saute the garlic for a minute or two until just fragrant and very light golden brown. Add ground beef, increase heat to medium/medium high, and cook until nicely browned with no pink remaining, breaking apart and stirring as the meat cooks. Drain the grease.
3. Pour the sauce over the browned meat, stir to combine, and simmer for at least 10 minutes until heated through, stirring occasionally.
4. Serve warm on hamburger buns or rolls with sliced pickles on top.

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