Terri's Sloppy Joes
Terri's Sloppy Joes pair juicy ground beef and soft onions with a tangy-sweet sauce built from ketchup, barbecue sauce, mustard, vinegar, and a touch of sugar. The mixture simmers until glossy and clingy, perfect for piling onto toasted buns. Great for a casual lunch or game-day gathering, it delivers nostalgic comfort with balanced zip.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Terri's Sloppy Joes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 29 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 10
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 24
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the ground beef and the onion in the hot skillet until the beef is fully browned and the onion is softened, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the ketchup, barbecue sauce, vinegar, mustard, and sugar until combined; simmer the mixture for 15 minutes.
- Calories 356.43 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 19.69 g Good Source 39%
- Carbohydrate 16.17 g 6%
- Total Fat 22.74 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 9.22 g High 46%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 81.82 mg High 27%
- Sodium 468.66 mg High 20%
- Dietary Fiber 0.5 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 11.41 g --
- Added Sugars 9.39 g Moderate 19%
- Calcium 27.83 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.97 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 72.51 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 44.02 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 1.87 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Mustard
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Terri's Sloppy Joes is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barbecue Sauce, Ground Beef, Ketchup, and Mustard Sauce. Each serving provides about 356.43 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Terri's Sloppy Joes made of?
- The main ingredients are Barbecue Sauce, Ground Beef, Ketchup, Mustard Sauce, Onion. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Terri's Sloppy Joes?
- About 30 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 356.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Terri's Sloppy Joes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Terri's Sloppy Joes healthy?
- Terri's Sloppy Joes has an easyChef Pro health score of 27/100. Per serving, it provides 356.43 calories and 19.69 g of protein, or 39% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 468.66 mg (20% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 9.22 g (46% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.39 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Mustard 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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