Home-made Sloppy Joes Recipe

Name: Home-made Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb ground beef; 4 clove garlic; minced; 3 jalapenos; small dice; 1 red bell pepper; small dice; 1 green bell pepper; small dice; 1 large yellow onion; minced; 1 can diced tomatoes w/ celery, onion, & green pepper; 1 bottle chili sauce; 1/2 C brown sugar; 1/2 C ketchup; 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar; 2/3 cup worcestershire sauce; 1 large pinch kosher salt and black pepper; 1 T garlic powder; 1 T onion powder; 1 T paprika

Servings: persons

2 lb ground beef
4 clove garlic; minced
3 jalapenos; small dice
1 red bell pepper; small dice
1 green bell pepper; small dice
1 large yellow onion; minced
1 can diced tomatoes w/ celery, onion, & green pepper
1 bottle chili sauce
1/2 C brown sugar
1/2 C ketchup
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
2/3 cup worcestershire sauce
1 large pinch kosher salt and black pepper
1 T garlic powder
1 T onion powder
1 T paprika

1
Heat a large sauce pot.
2
No oil or butter.
3
Ground beef makes it own fat.
4
Add ground beef.
5
Season with dried spices, salt, and pepper.
6
Brown ground beef well on one side.
7
Add veggies except garlic.
8
Stir.
9
Finish cooking beef through.
10
Add garlic 30 seconds before beef is finished browning.
11
Stir.
12
Add wet ingredients.
13
Stir.
14
Heat thoroughly.
15
Adjust seasoning.
16
Variations; Tomato sauce or puree, bbq sauce, beef stock, roasted garlic or bell peppers, celery, bacon, corn, sofrito, shallots, habanero, basil, parsely, cilantro, scallions, cumin, thyme, Italian seasoning, applewood seasoning, dried ranch seasoning, dried onion soup mix, tamarind, soy, cubed cheddar or pepper jack

929

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb ground beef, 4 clove garlic; minced, 3 jalapenos; small dice, 1 red bell pepper; small dice, and more.

Yes, Home-made Sloppy Joes falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Home-made Sloppy Joes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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