Healthy, Tasty, Sloppy Joes Recipe

Name: Healthy, Tasty, Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg lean ground beef; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 large tomatoes, chopped; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon dried basil; ½ teaspoon mustard powder; 2 teaspoons sugar or 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; ½ cup water; 5 -6 hamburger buns

Servings: persons

1
Gently saute the onions until they are soft - you don't want to brown them, they need to be translucent and sweet.
2
Add the tomatoes, oregano, basil, mustard, tomato paste, sugar.
3
Simmer gently, covered, until the tomatoes are cooked, soft and loose.
4
Gently fry your beef until it is cooked, turn into the pan containing your tomato sauce.
5
Add water.
6
Simmer gently until beef is tender and mixture has obtained 'sloppy' consistency.
7
Serve on split, toasted buns.
8
Alternatives and additions: Speed things up with a can of low-sodium tomato puree.
9
Chopped mushrooms, sweetcorn, chile sauce, anything you can think of that your family or friends like can be added at the last stage.

908

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg lean ground beef, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 large tomatoes, chopped, and more.

Yes, Healthy, Tasty, Sloppy Joes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Healthy, Tasty, Sloppy Joes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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