Sloppy Joe Mamas Recipe

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I grew up a Manwich kid, thinking they were the same as Sloppy Joes. I was dead wrong. This Sloppy Joe mamas recipe is the real deal — messy, yummy, kid-friendly perfection, especially on a cold night.

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Updated on March 19, 2025
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or more if needed

  • ½ onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef

  • ½ cup Mexican-style hot tomato sauce (such as El Pato Salsa de Chile Fresco)

  • ½ cup ketchup

  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 2 tablespoons mustard

  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

  • ½ teaspoon chili powder

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add ground beef; cook and stir until beef is completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard grease from the skillet. Transfer beef mixture to a slow cooker.

  2. Stir hot tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, vinegar, and chili powder into beef mixture. Cover the slow cooker.

  3. Cook on Low for 2 hours (or on High for 1 hour).

Cook's Notes:

Butter your sandwich rolls; sprinkle with garlic salt. Toast rolls under the broiler until just crispy. Assemble sandwiches and be thankful you're alive to enjoy this moment.

92 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

374 Calories
21g Fat
16g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 374
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 8g 38%
Cholesterol 99mg 33%
Sodium 550mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 30g 59%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 38mg 3%
Iron 3mg 19%
Potassium 541mg 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.

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