Grandma’s Classic Sloppy Joe Sandwiches
Grandma’s Classic Sloppy Joe Sandwiches are sweet-tangy and richly sauced, with tender ground beef, onions, and peppers balanced by ketchup, mustard, and a warm hint of cloves. They’re comforting and nostalgic, ideal for casual weeknight dinners or a laid-back game-day spread. Each bite is saucy, slightly spiced, and perfect piled onto soft hamburger buns.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grandma’s Classic Sloppy Joe Sandwiches, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 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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- 30
- Heart Health
- 37
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef, the onion, and the green pepper; cook until the beef is browned, then drain off the excess grease.
- 2
Stir in the brown sugar, the vinegar, the ketchup, and the mustard, and season with the cloves and the salt.
- 3
Simmer on low for 30 minutes.
- 4
Serve on hamburger buns.
- Calories 721.32 kcal High 36%
- Protein 29.94 g Good Source 60%
- Carbohydrate 81.59 g 30%
- Total Fat 31.14 g High 40%
- Saturated Fat 10.08 g High 50%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 82.41 mg High 27%
- Sodium 1135.73 mg High 49%
- Dietary Fiber 8.03 g Good Source 29%
- Total Sugars 28.64 g --
- Added Sugars 16.13 g High 32%
- Calcium 113.75 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 5.67 mg Good Source 32%
- Potassium 958.81 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin A 170.91 mcg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin C 12.31 mg Moderate 14%
- 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
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Grandma's Classic Sloppy Joe Sandwiches is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Diced Onion, Green Bell Pepper, and Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 721.32 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grandma’s Classic Sloppy Joe Sandwiches made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Diced Onion, Green Bell Pepper, Ground Beef, Ground Cloves. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grandma’s Classic Sloppy Joe Sandwiches?
- About 55 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 721.32 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grandma’s Classic Sloppy Joe Sandwiches easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Grandma’s Classic Sloppy Joe Sandwiches healthy?
- Grandma’s Classic Sloppy Joe Sandwiches has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 721.32 calories and 29.94 g of protein, or 60% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1135.73 mg (49% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 10.08 g (50% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 16.13 g (32% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Tomatoes 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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