Smash-Style Sloppy Joe Burgers
Smash-Style Sloppy Joe Burgers combine caramelized, crispy-edged beef with a tangy, slightly sweet Sloppy Joe sauce for a rich, saucy bite. Melted American cheese adds creaminess, while toasted buns soak up the flavorful juices without falling apart. Perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or a game-day spread when you want big flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Smash-Style Sloppy Joe Burgers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 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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- 13
- Heart Health
- 24
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil, onion, and bell pepper; season with garlic powder and cook, stirring constantly, until softened and browned at the edges, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Gather the onion mixture into 4 mounds. Divide the beef into 4 portions and set each portion on top of a mound of peppers and onions. Using a flat spatula, press down firmly on each to make thin patties. Season evenly with salt and pepper and cook, without moving, until browned on the bottom and around the edges, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Flip the burgers and spoon 2 tablespoons of Sloppy Joe sauce on each. Lay cheese slices over two of the burgers and cap them with the remaining 2 burgers.
- 4
Toast each bun in the pan drippings and place the stacked burgers on the buns. Serve with more sauce if desired.
- Calories 599.98 kcal High 30%
- Protein 29.58 g Good Source 59%
- Carbohydrate 44.59 g 16%
- Total Fat 33.78 g High 43%
- Saturated Fat 13.28 g High 66%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 101.52 mg High 34%
- Sodium 1005.12 mg High 44%
- Dietary Fiber 3.28 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 11.01 g --
- Added Sugars 7.06 g Moderate 14%
- Calcium 190.08 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 4.19 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 337.61 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 1.51 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 6.69 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Smash Style Sloppy Joe Burgers is made with 10 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include American Cheese, Black Pepper, Diced Green Bell Pepper, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 599.98 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Smash-Style Sloppy Joe Burgers made of?
- The main ingredients are American Cheese, Black Pepper, Diced Green Bell Pepper, Diced Onion, Garlic Powder. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Smash-Style Sloppy Joe Burgers?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 599.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Smash-Style Sloppy Joe Burgers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Smash-Style Sloppy Joe Burgers healthy?
- Smash-Style Sloppy Joe Burgers has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 599.98 calories and 29.58 g of protein, or 59% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1005.12 mg (44% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 13.28 g (66% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.06 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, 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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