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Homemade Sloppy Joe next to a skillet of filling and extra sliced rolls.
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Homemade Sloppy Joes

These flavor-packed Homemade Sloppy Joes put the canned version to shame. They're great for a quick weeknight meal or any potluck or picnic.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sandwich, Sloppy Joes
Servings: 8
Calories: 485kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

  • 2 Lbs. ground beef
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 15 oz condensed tomato soup
  • 3/4 c. ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp. yellow mustard
  • 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 8 hamburger buns

Instructions

  • Fry ground beef, onion, and green pepper in a large skillet until onions become clear and beef is browned.
    Skillet of browned ground beef with onion and green bell peppers to make Homemade Sloppy Joes.
  • Add tomato soup, ketchup, mustard, sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
    Skillet with wooden spoon of sauce, cooked ground beef, onion and green bell peppers for Homemade Sloppy Joes.
  • Simmer for at LEAST 30 mintues. The longer you simmer, the better it will be!
    Skillet of Homemade Sloppy Joe filling with a wooden spoon.
  • Spoon mixture onto a bun (we like using a kaiser rolls or ciabatta bun because it doesn't get as soggy). Optional: add a little cheese on top of the hot mix.
    Two Homemade Sloppy Joes with potato chips.

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Notes

  • For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes into the sauce.
  • Add a dash of chili powder, garlic powder or a couple of tablespoons Worcestershire sauce for an even richer flavor.
  • Dice a couple of cloves garlic and add in with the onion and pepper mixture.
  • Want to shake it up a bit? Use this recipe to make Sloppy Joe Cups, and it will take them to a whole new level. Yum!

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 775mg | Potassium: 775mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 409IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 4mg