Tidy Sloppy Joe Sandwiches
Tidy Sloppy Joe Sandwiches pack tender ground beef in a sweet-tangy tomato sauce that clings instead of drips, giving you all the classic flavor with less mess. A hint of brown sugar, vinegar, and Worcestershire rounds out the sauce, while onion and celery add gentle crunch. Ideal for weeknight dinners, game days, or make-ahead freezer meals.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring to crumble, until evenly browned.
- 2
Use a potato masher to break up any lumps.
- 3
Add the celery and the onion, cover, and cook until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Drain off any grease.
- 5
Stir in the undiluted tomato soup, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce; season with salt and garlic powder.
- 6
Heat over low heat until it begins to simmer; simmer until thoroughly heated, stirring often to keep it from burning on the bottom.
- 7
Spoon the beef mixture onto buns; serve.
- Calories 512.81 kcal High
- Protein 25.53 g Good Source
- Carbs 46.0 g Moderate
- Total Fat 24.86 g High
- Saturated Fat 9.3 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 80.62 mg High
- Sodium 581.93 mg High
- Fiber 2.27 g Low Source
- Sugar 13.85 g High
- Added Sugar 4.3 g Moderate
- Calcium 82.63 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.56 mg Moderate
- Potassium 375.65 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 53.36 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 3.29 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.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅