Sloppy Joes Recipe

Name: Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 medium red pepper, chopped; 1 small green pepper, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 2 pounds ground beef chuck; 1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes in puree, chopped; 2 tablespoons light (mild) molasses; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 6 hamburger buns, split

Servings: persons

4 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 medium red pepper, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 pounds ground beef chuck
1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes in puree, chopped
2 tablespoons light (mild) molasses
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 hamburger buns, split

1
In a nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
2
Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
3
Add red and green peppers and celery and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
4
Stir in ground beef and cook, breaking up meat with side of spoon, until meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
5
Stir in tomatoes with their puree, molasses, vinegar, slat, and black pepper and heat to boiling.
6
Reduce heat and simmer until sauce has slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
7
Place split buns on plates and top with Sloppy Joe mixture.

981

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 teaspoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 medium red pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, 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!

Sloppy Joes

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Variations & substitutions

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