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Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes Recipe

These old fashioned sloppy joes are made with lean ground beef, bell peppers, onions, jalapenos, the perfect blend of seasonings, and a tomato based sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes, Sloppy Joe Recipe, Sloppy Joes
Servings: 8 Sandwiches
Calories: 383kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Using a large skillet or large saucepan, over medium heat, add ground beef, diced onions, bell pepper and jalapenos, garlic powder, Slap Ya Mama, black pepper and paprika. Stir.
  • Cook until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender.
  • Add tomato paste, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, chili powder and salt. Stir to combine.
  • Reduce heat and cook until heated through, then add cornstarch and water slurry to the pan. Stir.
  • While meat is simmering, add mayo to the top and bottom buns.
  • Using a frying pan or griddle over medium high heat, place a few buns at a time, mayo side down, in hot pan. Grill until golden and then add sloppy joe mixture on top of bottom bun, cover with top bun and enjoy.
  • Optional: top with sliced pickles, if desired.

Notes

Tips

  • Use a cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven if possible. Both of these hold heat very well.
  • Break up the ground beef as much as possible while cooking it to ensure you get that great Sloppy Joe texture.
 
Nutritional values are approximate.
 
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 744mg | Potassium: 686mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 545IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 5mg