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
- 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
- Protein 33.91 g Good Source
- Carbs 46.51 g Moderate
- Total Fat 13.49 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.91 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 79.4 mg High
- Sodium 718.61 mg High
- Fiber 1.95 g Low Source
- Sugar 14.02 g High
- Added Sugar 9.18 g Moderate
- Calcium 59.04 mg Low Source
- Iron 5.14 mg Good Source
- Potassium 123.29 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 34.63 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.69 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅