Sloppy Joe Soup Recipe

Name: Sloppy Joe Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 lbs lean ground beef; 1 onion, minced; 1/2 cup minced green bell pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup ketchup; 2 cups tomato sauce; 2 cups water; 4 cups beef stock; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 lbs lean ground beef
1 onion, minced
1/2 cup minced green bell pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup ketchup
2 cups tomato sauce
2 cups water
4 cups beef stock
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
salt and pepper, to taste

1
Set a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and beef; cook, stirring occasionally, until meat is browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
2
Remove meat from pot and set aside. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of grease from pot and discard.
3
Add onion and green bell pepper; cook until softened, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic, thyme and cayenne pepper; cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4
Add ketchup and cook, stirring, until it darkens in color, about 1 minute. Add tomato sauce, water, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar and brown sugar.
5
Sir well. Reduce heat to medium; add reserved ground beef. Simmer partially covered 15 minutes.
6
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with corn chips or toasted garlic bread.

788

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 lbs lean ground beef, 1 onion, minced, 1/2 cup minced green bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Sloppy Joe Soup 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.

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Sloppy Joe Soup

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