Messy Flank Steak Sloppy Sandwiches
Messy Flank Steak Sloppy Sandwiches deliver tender strands of beef in a rich, tangy-sweet tomato sauce with hints of onion, bell pepper, and Worcestershire. The juicy filling soaks into toasted buns for a hearty, satisfying bite that balances savory depth with gentle sweetness. Great for game day, casual dinners, or feeding a hungry crowd.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook4 hrs 5 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Messy Flank Steak Sloppy Sandwiches, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 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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- 32
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Season the beef flank steak with steak seasoning on both sides. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then add the flank steak to the hot oil. Brown the steak quickly on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Set the beef aside.
- 2
Stir brown sugar, onion, red bell pepper, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, and tomato paste together in a slow cooker until the brown sugar dissolves. Place the flank steak in the slow cooker, submerging it in the sauce. Set the cooker to High and cook for 4 hours, or set to Low and cook for 8 hours.
- 3
To serve, shred the meat with 2 forks, or remove the meat, chop it, and return it to the sauce. Toast buns, and serve the sloppy steak on the toasted buns.
- Calories 521.58 kcal High 26%
- Protein 16.26 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 78.73 g 29%
- Total Fat 17.23 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 3.51 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 8.57 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 1261.13 mg High 55%
- Dietary Fiber 5.35 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 19.74 g --
- Added Sugars 2.67 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 146.65 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 3.99 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 443.45 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 135.7 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 38.03 mg Good Source 42%
- 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
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Messy Flank Steak Sloppy Sandwiches is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 4 hrs 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Beef Stew Meat, Brown Sugar, and Hamburger Bun. Each serving provides about 521.58 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Messy Flank Steak Sloppy Sandwiches made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Beef Stew Meat, Brown Sugar, Hamburger Bun, Olive Oil. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Messy Flank Steak Sloppy Sandwiches?
- About 4 hrs 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 521.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Messy Flank Steak Sloppy Sandwiches easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Messy Flank Steak Sloppy Sandwiches healthy?
- Messy Flank Steak Sloppy Sandwiches has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 521.58 calories and 16.26 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1261.13 mg (55% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.51 g (18% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.67 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, 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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