Tonya's Awesome Sloppy Joes
Tonya's Awesome Sloppy Joes deliver a bold, sweet-tangy sauce that clings to tender, crumbled beef with soft bites of onion and celery for balance. The flavors are comforting and nostalgic, perfect for casual weeknight dinners or game-day gatherings when you need something hearty and satisfying on a bun.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tonya's Awesome Sloppy Joes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 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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- 7
- Heart Health
- 18
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Set a large skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble the ground beef into the skillet; add the onion and celery. Cook and stir the beef mixture until the beef is fully browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
- 2
Stir the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, mustard, and lemon juice into the beef mixture. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until the mixture is hot and the sauce has thickened, about 20 minutes.
- Calories 484.39 kcal High 24%
- Protein 24.78 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 39.95 g 15%
- Total Fat 24.5 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 9.16 g High 46%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 80.88 mg High 27%
- Sodium 579.37 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 1.59 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 9.87 g --
- Added Sugars 7.87 g Moderate 16%
- Calcium 73.57 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.54 mg Moderate 20%
- Potassium 102.06 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 28.98 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 1.48 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.
- Citrus 🍊
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Tonya's Awesome Sloppy Joes is made with 10 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Celery, Diced Onion, and Dry Mustard. Each serving provides about 484.39 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tonya's Awesome Sloppy Joes made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Celery, Diced Onion, Dry Mustard, Ground Beef. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tonya's Awesome Sloppy Joes?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 484.39 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tonya's Awesome Sloppy Joes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Tonya's Awesome Sloppy Joes healthy?
- Tonya's Awesome Sloppy Joes has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 484.39 calories and 24.78 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 579.37 mg (25% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 9.16 g (46% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.87 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Celery 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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