Hearty Sloppy Joe Sandwiches
Hearty Sloppy Joe Sandwiches balance a gently sweet, tangy sauce with savory ground beef for a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing bite. The ketchup, mustard, vinegar, and brown sugar meld into a rich, sticky glaze that soaks into soft buns without turning soggy. Ideal for casual dinners, game days, or potlucks when you want something comforting and satisfying.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Sloppy Joe Sandwiches, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 18
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large pan, skillet, or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion in the hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the beef; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off any excess fat.
- 2
Stir the ketchup, mustard, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper into the pan and mix until well combined. Simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes. Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.
- 3
Serve on hamburger buns.
- Calories 448.88 kcal High 22%
- Protein 33.91 g Good Source 68%
- Carbohydrate 46.51 g 17%
- Total Fat 13.49 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 3.91 g Moderate 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 79.4 mg High 26%
- Sodium 713.64 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 1.95 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 14.02 g --
- Added Sugars 9.18 g Moderate 18%
- Calcium 59.04 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 5.14 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 123.29 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 34.63 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 1.69 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hearty Sloppy Joe Sandwiches is made with 12 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Garlic Powder, Hamburger Bun, and Ketchup. Each serving provides about 448.88 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Sloppy Joe Sandwiches made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Garlic Powder, Hamburger Bun, Ketchup, Lean Ground Beef. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Sloppy Joe Sandwiches?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 448.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Sloppy Joe Sandwiches easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Hearty Sloppy Joe Sandwiches healthy?
- Hearty Sloppy Joe Sandwiches has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 448.88 calories and 33.91 g of protein, or 68% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 713.64 mg (31% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.91 g (20% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.18 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Sulfites, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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