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An old fashioned sloppy joe sandwich with french fries and coleslaw.

Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes

Author: Jenna
Old fashioned sloppy joes are a classic dish that has been around for generations, and with good reason. This traditional old fashioned sloppy joe recipe combines savory ground beef with onion, bell pepper, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce. The result is a tangy and flavorful mixture that packs in lots of savory flavors. Serve it up on a bun with a side of coleslaw and you have a dinner that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 sandwiches
Calories 444 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • ½ medium yellow onion
  • 1 medium bell pepper any color
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup tomato ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar white or apple cider
  • 6 hamburger buns
  • 3 tablespoon salted butter

Instructions
 

  • Combine the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, yellow mustard, and vinegar in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the onion and diced bell pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onions are translucent.
  • Push the onions and peppers to the side of the skillet and add the ground beef. Use a wooden spoon to break it up into smaller pieces and cook until browned (about 5 minutes). Drain any excess grease, if needed.
  • Pour the ketchup mixture over the beef and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce is thick.
  • Butter your hamburger buns and toast them in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Serve the sloppy joe mixture on toasted buns with a side of coleslaw, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 444kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 18gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 737mgPotassium: 455mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1006IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 3mg

* Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content may vary based on brands of ingredients used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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