My Family's Favorite Sloppy Joes Recipe

This family-favorite Sloppy Joe recipe is quick, easy, and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser! A simple recipe perfected over the years, these juicy and flavorful sloppy joes are perfect for a weeknight dinner. Customize them to your liking with more or less onion and ketchup – the possibilities are endless!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 402.5 kcal
Protein 58g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for My Family's Favorite Sloppy Joes

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How to Make My Family's Favorite Sloppy Joes

  1. In a large skillet, brown 1 lb ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Stir in 1 (10.75 ounce) can of tomato soup and 1 (14 ounce) bottle of ketchup. Adjust the amount of ketchup to your preferred level of sweetness.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Serve the sloppy joe mixture on hamburger buns. Garnish with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese or pickles (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

44 g

Sugar

44g

Fat

26g

Carbs

12g