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The best ever sloppy joe recipe that’s cheap and budget-friendly, perfect for busy families and kid-friendly, served on a toasted hamburger bun with pickles. Beautifuleatsandthings.com

Best Ever Sloppy Joe Recipe

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Servings 4
Author Beautiful Eats & Things

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 pound ground beef OR ground turkey
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon minced onion
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt/pepper to taste
  • 4 hamburger buns toasted, if desired
  • Sliced pickles

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, yellow mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried parsley, minced onion, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and salt/pepper to taste.
  • In a large skillet, on medium heat, add olive oil, garlic, and onions for a minute or two until just fragrant and very light golden brown. Add in the ground beef, increase heat to medium/ high, and cook until nicely browned with no pink remaining, breaking apart and stirring as the meat cooks. Drain the grease.
  • Pour the sauce over the browned meat, stir to combine, and simmer for at least 10 minutes until heated through, stirring occasionally. Season with salt/pepper to taste.
  • Serve warm on toasted hamburger buns or rolls with sliced pickles on top. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Information: ( ¼ serving, without bun) Calories: 421 | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Sodium: 688mg