For a richer flavor, try using ground chuck instead of lean ground beef. If you prefer a sweeter Sloppy Joe, add an extra tablespoon of brown sugar. Toast the hamburger buns for added texture and flavor. Serve with your favorite sides, such as coleslaw, potato salad, or french fries.
Sloppy Joe Mamas Recipe
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 15 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 30 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS152
Relive the nostalgic comfort of a truly authentic Sloppy Joe! This recipe delivers a symphony of savory, tangy, and subtly sweet flavors that will transport you back to childhood, but with a chef's touch. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, these are guaranteed to be a family favorite.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate16 g
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Cholesterol99 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein30 g
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Saturated Fat8 g
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Sodium550 mg
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Sugar13 g
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Fat21 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
7 mins
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté until softened and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
02
Step
10 mins
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is fully browned. This should take approximately 7-10 minutes. Drain off any excess grease from the skillet.
03
Step
1 mins
Transfer the browned beef mixture to a slow cooker.
04
Step
2 mins
In a separate bowl, whisk together the hot tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, cider vinegar, and chili powder until well combined. Pour this sauce over the beef mixture in the slow cooker.
05
Step
1 mins
Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low heat for 2 hours, or on High heat for 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
06
StepServe the Sloppy Joe mixture on hamburger buns.
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Brett Schimmel
May 31, 2025I added a diced green bell pepper and it was a hit! Will definitely make again.
Lue Larkin
May 17, 2025This recipe is fantastic! So much better than the canned stuff I grew up on.
Erin Erdman
Apr 17, 2025I love that this uses the slow cooker. Makes it so easy to have a hot meal ready after work.
Lillian Wintheiser
Oct 16, 2024Easy to follow and the perfect blend of sweet and savory.
Brennon Connelly
May 17, 2024My kids devoured these! A new family favorite.
Hunter Collins
Jan 9, 2024The El Pato sauce really makes a difference! Don't skip it!