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Easy 5-Ingredient Sloppy Joes

January 11, 2020 by Missy Rakes 16 Comments

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Sloppy Joes on a white plate with fries.

These 5-Ingredient Sloppy Joes are so good and make a super quick and easy weeknight dinner that your family is sure to love!

Sloppy Joes on a white plate with fries.

Easy 5-Ingredient Sloppy Joes

Growing up we never, EVER ate Sloppy Joes because my mom didn’t like them which lead me to believe that they weren’t good.

Then I got married and my mother-in-law started making them for me which made me realize what I’d been missing all those years.

I’ve never had the canned version, but I can imagine homemade is much better. I know our whole family loves this recipe and I love it too because it’s fast and easy. What mom doesn’t love a good quick and easy weeknight meal?

I normally purchase the bulk pack of ground beef and then cook it all at once using this method to stretch it and save money.

I love doing this because then I can pre-portion the cooked beef out and either freeze it for later or keep it in the fridge for any recipes that I’m making during the week. Having the beef already cooked makes these Sloppy Joes a super quick meal.

How to make Sloppy Joes:

Brown ground beef.

Add all other ingredients to cooked beef and mix well.

Let simmer 1-2 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Serve on buns with sliced cheese (optional). Enjoy!

Sloppy Joes on a white plate with fries.

Want more quick and easy weeknight meal ideas? Here are some of my favorites:

Cheesy Sloppy Joe Baked Potatoes
5-Ingredient Freezer Meatloaf
Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Legs

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Sloppy Joes on a white plate with fries.
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Easy 5-Ingredient Sloppy Joes

These Sloppy Joes make the perfect quick weeknight dinner!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 423kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup mustard
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 - 8 count package hamburger buns
  • 8 slices cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Brown ground beef.
  • Add all other ingredients to cooked beef and mix well.
  • Let simmer 1-2 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
  • Serve on buns with sliced cheese (optional).

Nutrition

Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 764mg | Potassium: 351mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 399IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 304mg | Iron: 3mg

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  1. Saira says

    May 14, 2015 at 8:51 am

    OK now I'm desperate for sloppy joes! To me they are the definition of "summer" food. Please come share with us today at the Mom Blog Party (we have prizes too!): www.momresource.com/mom-blogs
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      June 12, 2015 at 8:15 am

      Thanks for the invite Saira!
      Reply
  2. Horace Williams Jr-PleasingtothePotter.com says

    May 15, 2015 at 4:19 pm

    Sounds delish..I uses to love these as a kid. Now days I will substitute with grass-fed beef or ground turkey. Use fresh tomatoes too.(I always de-seed and cut them up) Much healthier for you. Just have to find meat when it on sale and freeze it like you said.
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      June 12, 2015 at 8:16 am

      Great tips!
      Reply
  3. Wendy K. says

    July 7, 2015 at 5:50 pm

    This recipe is delicious & easy. I used ground turkey. We enjoyed it very much!!! I served it on WW organic rolls. I served this with sweet potato fries and YOUR cole slaw. Hubby was happy w the meal. Thank you✌️.
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      July 7, 2015 at 8:54 pm

      That's great Wendy!! Thanks for sharing! :)
      Reply
    • GAY Sylvia MORRIS says

      December 20, 2021 at 5:05 pm

      Thanks! That is what I will be using.
      Reply
  4. Pam Parker says

    August 15, 2015 at 10:32 pm

    I'm Australian and have never before heard of Sloppy Joes. Sounds pretty good but does seem to lack any vegetables. I find quite a few American food/cooking terms either unfamiliar or plain amusing. Enjoy your blog.
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      August 16, 2015 at 8:35 pm

      Hi Pam, I'm not sure where the name for Sloppy Joes came from, but it is kind of odd. You could always add pureed veggies or diced tomatoes to pump up the veggies in the dish.
      Reply
    • Kris says

      July 29, 2019 at 4:53 pm

      Usually these are served with a garden salad, french fries, potato chips and of course a bun. There is also a Spanish Hamburger in this vein. Very easy, very satisfying. Great for get together 's, kids parties, social gathering makes this simple, easy and delicious.
      Reply
  5. Katlin says

    February 12, 2019 at 4:55 pm

    The easiest way is to serve on HOTDOG buns!! So much easier to eat, especially with little kids!
    Reply
  6. Shirley says

    May 23, 2019 at 8:55 pm

    Good if you want the main taste to be mustard. I made it with only 1 tablespoon of mustard and it comes out with a nice tangy, sweet flavor instead.
    Reply
  7. Crystal says

    June 3, 2020 at 5:41 pm

    I always serve steamed veggies & fries on the side..
    Reply
  8. Aysia says

    September 24, 2020 at 6:28 pm

    Excellent recipe. I read a comment about there being too much mustard so I almost didn’t add as much but I’m glad I gave it a try as written, it is not at all too “mustardy” 😆. Adding this to my recipe book for sure.
    ★★★★★

    5 stars

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  9. Michelle Williams says

    October 26, 2020 at 3:33 pm

    My kids loved how great it tasted! And was super easy for me. I'm not one to slap ingredients together. five star here
    Reply
  10. Katherine says

    June 7, 2021 at 5:17 pm

    Not a fan. Wayyy too much mustard and not enough other flavors (ie. garlic and onion) Recently tried taste of homes sloppy Joes recipe and so much better. Just as quick and easy to make.

    1 star

    Reply

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