Homemade Sloppy Joes with Tomato Sauce Recipe
A messy sandwich that’s totally worth it, Homemade Sloppy Joes with Tomato Sauce bring saucy, savory flavors in each serving. Made from scratch in 30 minutes, this is an easy meal for any day of the week.
Servings: 6 -8 sandwiches
Calories: 372kcal
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1/2 c. green bell pepper finely diced
- 2 lb. ground beef
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 tsp. onion powder
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. coarse kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. cumin
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 14 oz. tomato sauce
- 1 cup ketchup
- 3 tbsp. brown sugar
- 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Additional Ingredients
- hamburger buns toasted and lightly buttered
- sliced cheese optional
Instructions
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven set over medium heat, add the oil. Once hot, add the onion and bell pepper, and sauté for 3 minutes. Then, add the ground beef. Break up the ground beef and brown for about 5 minutes. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, cumin, and minced garlic. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon, and Worcestershire. Simmer for 10 minutes, then remove from the heat.
- Serve the filling on toasted, buttered buns. Add cheese if desired.
Notes
STORE Sloppy Joe filling in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–5 days. To FREEZE, let it cool completely, then lay it flat in a freezer-safe bag; it lasts 3–6 months.
Thaw overnight in the fridge, then REHEAT on the stove, in a crockpot, or in the microwave in 30-second intervals. Toast buns fresh before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1193mg | Potassium: 1024mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 1385IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 6mg
