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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tidy 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
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 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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- 12
- Heart Health
- 25
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 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 26%
- Protein 25.53 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 46.0 g 17%
- Total Fat 24.86 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 9.3 g High 47%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 80.62 mg High 27%
- Sodium 578.83 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 2.27 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 13.85 g --
- Added Sugars 4.3 g Moderate 9%
- Calcium 82.63 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.56 mg Moderate 20%
- Potassium 375.65 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 53.36 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 3.29 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Tidy Sloppy Joe Sandwiches is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Celery, Condensed Tomato Soup, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 512.81 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tidy Sloppy Joe Sandwiches made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Celery, Condensed Tomato Soup, Garlic Powder, Ground Beef. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tidy Sloppy Joe Sandwiches?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 512.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tidy Sloppy Joe Sandwiches easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Tidy Sloppy Joe Sandwiches healthy?
- Tidy Sloppy Joe Sandwiches has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 512.81 calories and 25.53 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 578.83 mg (25% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 9.3 g (47% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.3 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, 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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