So-Easy Sloppy Joes

Name: So-Easy Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
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

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

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

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; 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. Top meat with arugula.
Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Serve on buns with arugula.

Nutrition Facts

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

Originally published as Simple Sloppy Joes in Simple & Delicious June/July 2010

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angela32

Jan 29, 2016

These are really good. Love that the recipe uses rotel for a bit of kick.
dschultz01

Jun 11, 2015

Very quick and easy to make. The taste is a little too tomato-ey, but definitely a good option when you need a quick meal.
geneenb

Oct 31, 2013

Made these for Halloween and everyone loved them! I doubled the recipe, still turned out great. Also I added Worchestire (spellling) sauce.
Birdy3

Jan 6, 2013

My family LOVES this. All I add is a slice of cheese for my picky 5 and 8 year old boys and they eat it up! We eat this a minimum of twice a month... sometimes more if we are pressed for time. We usually use beef but occasionally use ground turkey instead.
LibbiPeach

Sep 30, 2011

This is not something i normally like. I always go ick if my family asks for sloppy joes. However that will no longer be the case. I wil be using this recipe from now on. It is WONDERFUL !!! Nice, fresh, flavorful taste ! thank you taste of home !
lurky27

Aug 16, 2011

Packed with flavor! I doubled the recipe and froze half of it for a future meal.~ Theresa
darlla

Jul 19, 2011

awesome and easy to make. I'd make again
truzia

Jun 25, 2011

too much salt !
ritacwall

Jun 24, 2011

a little too sweet for us with both the capsup and brown sugar. All my gound beef tries always include diced onion, some green peppers and diced celery. I do like the addition of the spicey mustard.
voodoowitch

Mar 12, 2011

I had high hopes for this one but it was very blah. I even added another 1/4 tsp. of salt but it still wasn't enough. Maybe it'll taste better warmed up.