My Favorite Sloppy Joes
My Favorite Sloppy Joes deliver a sweet-tangy, smoky sauce that clings to tender ground beef, perfect for piling onto soft buns. Pantry staples like ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire create a nostalgic, family-friendly flavor with a hint of heat. Ideal for busy weeknights and guaranteed to win over kids and adults alike.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in My Favorite Sloppy Joes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 40 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 78 / 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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- 16
- Heart Health
- 15
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes; drain the excess grease.
- 2
Mix ketchup, dried onion, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, and garlic into the beef, stirring until the brown sugar dissolves.
- 3
Stir in broth and bring to a boil.
- 4
Reduce the heat to low and simmer until thick, about 30 minutes.
- 5
Season with salt and black pepper.
- 6
Serve on buns.
- Calories 374.35 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 22.56 g Good Source 45%
- Carbohydrate 50.87 g 19%
- Total Fat 8.26 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 2.56 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 44.46 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 937.48 mg High 41%
- Dietary Fiber 1.27 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 18.54 g --
- Added Sugars 8.82 g Moderate 18%
- Calcium 63.01 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.73 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 69.17 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 45.78 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 2.34 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
My Favorite Sloppy Joes is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Brown Sugar, Buns, and Dried Onion. Each serving provides about 374.35 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is My Favorite Sloppy Joes made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Brown Sugar, Buns, Dried Onion, Ketchup. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make My Favorite Sloppy Joes?
- About 50 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 374.35 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is My Favorite Sloppy Joes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is My Favorite Sloppy Joes healthy?
- My Favorite Sloppy Joes has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 374.35 calories and 22.56 g of protein, or 45% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 937.48 mg (41% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.56 g (13% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 8.82 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Corn, 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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