Don T Bother With The Canned Stuff Sloppy Joes Recipe

Say goodbye to bland canned sloppy joes! This recipe delivers a family-friendly weeknight meal that's surprisingly easy and bursting with flavor. Made from scratch with simple ingredients, these sloppy joes are so much better than anything from a can – and just as quick to make! Get ready for tender, juicy beef in a rich, tangy sauce that will have everyone asking for seconds. Perfect for busy weeknights!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 257.4 kcal
Protein 47g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Don T Bother With The Canned Stuff Sloppy Joes

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 tbsp steak seasoning
  • 1 medium chopped onion
  • 1 chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 0 Ketchup
  • 0 White Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0 Ground Mustard
  • Hamburger buns, for serving
  • 1 (15 ounce) can undrained diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder

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How to Make Don T Bother With The Canned Stuff Sloppy Joes

  1. Brown 1 lb of ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink, breaking it up with a spoon.
  2. Drain off any excess grease from the skillet.
  3. Return the browned beef to the skillet. Stir in 2 tbsp steak seasoning, 1 medium chopped onion, and 1 chopped green bell pepper.
  4. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
  5. Add 1 (15 ounce) can of tomato sauce, 1 (15 ounce) can of undrained diced tomatoes, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp yellow mustard, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp onion powder.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, stirring occasionally.
  7. Serve the sloppy joe mixture on hamburger buns or rolls. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

47g

Fat

23g

Carbs

4g