My Favorite Sloppy Joes

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This is my go-to Sloppy Joe recipe. Liquid smoke is the key ingredient here.

Submitted by Alissa
Updated on March 23, 2023
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

  • 1 cup ketchup

  • ¼ cup dried minced onion

  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar, or to taste

  • 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, or more to taste

  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • 1 cup beef broth

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 6 hamburger buns

Directions

  1. Cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes; drain excess grease. Mix ketchup, dried onion, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, and garlic into beef, stirring until brown sugar has dissolved.

  2. Stir in broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until thick, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Serve on buns.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

398 Calories
11g Fat
45g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 398
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 960mg 42%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 28g 56%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 127mg 10%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 585mg 12%

* 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.