Recipes Main Dishes Sandwich Recipes Sloppy Joe Recipes Homemade Sloppy Joes 4.7 (706) 565 Reviews 121 Photos Homemade Sloppy Joes don't have to be difficult to eat. Despite the name of this iconic retro dish, the secret to a great Sloppy Joe is a thick, rich, almost dry consistency, which allows the sandwich to be eaten with your hands. Serve on hamburger buns. Recipe by Chef John Updated on May 18, 2022 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Add Photo 121 121 121 121 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 ½ pounds extra-lean ground beef ½ onion, diced 1 green pepper, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups water, divided ¾ cup ketchup 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 ½ teaspoons salt, or to taste ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 dash Worcestershire sauce 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste Directions Place ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbled, about 10 minutes. Stir in green pepper and garlic; cook and stir until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1 cup water and stir, scraping the pan to dissolve any brown flavor bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Add remaining 1 cup water and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated and mixture is thick, about 40 minutes. Season with salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper. Toni DeSantis I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 251 Calories 12g Fat 14g Carbs 22g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 251 % Daily Value * Total Fat 12g 15% Saturated Fat 5g 24% Cholesterol 69mg 23% Sodium 1002mg 44% Total Carbohydrate 14g 5% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Total Sugars 12g Protein 22g Vitamin C 22mg 108% Calcium 25mg 2% Iron 2mg 13% Potassium 442mg 9% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved