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Sloppy Joes Recipe – The Best Ever!

These delicious sloppy Joes are sandwiched between buttery toasted garlic buns and topped with cheese for the best sloppy Joes you'll ever make! Not to mention they are so easy to make and a family favorite!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 367kcal
Author: Karlynn Johnston

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • baking sheet

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 cup diced white onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 whole green pepper deseeded then finely chopped
  • 2 cups 4 cheese pasta sauce tomato sauce
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt to taste
  • granulated sugar add to taste

Garlic Buns

  • 4-6 hamburger buns
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • shredded cheddar cheese to top

Instructions

Prepare the sloppy Joe mixture

  • Place the ground beef in the bottom of a large, deep skillet. Add in the onions and saute over medium-high heat. If desired, add the diced red or green pepper at this point.
  • Sauté until the beef is cooked and the onions are soft and translucent, and the peppers are tender. Drain the grease, then add in the garlic, sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the pasta sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, seasoning salt, and granulated sugar to taste. Stir until combined, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Stir every few minutes to ensure that the mixture doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan or burn. Turn down the heat if needed to achieve a low simmer. The sauce will thicken up during this time.

Prepare the Garlic Buns

  • While the sauce is simmering, turn on the broiler in your oven. Get out a medium-sized baking sheet.
  • Butter each piece of the buns on the inside and place them butter side up on the baking sheet. Sprinkle each bun with the granulated garlic.
  • Broil in your oven for 3-5 minutes, watching closely to remove them the instant they are browned and crisp on top.
  • Remove.
  • Place the bottom of a bun on a plate, then top with a scoop of the sloppy joe mixture. Add cheddar cheese, then place a bun top to create a bun sandwich. Or serve open-faced with cheese on top.

Notes

Calories will vary depending on how much cheese you add.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bun | Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 1349mg | Potassium: 841mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 579IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 5mg