So-Easy Sloppy Joes

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023
Everybody in the family will love the zesty, fun flavor of this simple staple. Try it spooned over warmed cornbread if you don’t have buns. —Karen Anderson, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
So-Easy Sloppy Joes Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
  • 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 sandwich buns, split
  • Fresh arugula, optional

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Serve on buns with arugula if desired.

Can you freeze So-Easy Sloppy Joes?

Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 478 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 918mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein.