Recipe: Classic Sloppy JoesDescription: A quick and easy American sandwich featuring savory beef in a deliciously saucy mixture, perfect for weeknight dinners.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 30Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 500 g ground beef, 1 cup canned diced tomatoes, 0.25 cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 0.5 teaspoon salt, 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, 4 pieces burger bunsInstructions: In a large skillet over medium heat, add 500g of ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease from the skillet, then stir in 1 cup of canned diced tomatoes, 0.25 cup of ketchup, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, and 1 teaspoon of chili powder. Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Toast 4 burger buns in a separate skillet or oven until lightly golden, then spoon the beef mixture onto the bottom half of each bun, cover with the top half, and serve immediately.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: American, sandwich, weeknight mealThis Classic Sloppy Joes recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 30 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
American
sandwich
weeknight meal

Classic Sloppy Joes

A quick and easy American sandwich featuring savory beef in a deliciously saucy mixture, perfect for weeknight dinners.

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Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Serves: 4
August 8, 2025
Classic Sloppy Joes - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
1.1 poundsground beef

browned

1 cupcanned diced tomatoes
0.25 cupsketchup
1 tablespoonworcestershire sauce
1 teaspoonchili powder
0.5 teaspoonssalt
0.5 teaspoonsblack pepper
4 piecesburger buns
Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

In a large skillet over medium heat, add 500g of ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.

2

Drain excess grease from the skillet, then stir in 1 cup of canned diced tomatoes, 0.25 cup of ketchup, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, and 1 teaspoon of chili powder.

3

Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

4

Toast 4 burger buns in a separate skillet or oven until lightly golden, then spoon the beef mixture onto the bottom half of each bun, cover with the top half, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
600
Calories
22.4g
Fat
53.1g
Carbs
42g
Protein
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