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Easy Sloppy Joe Recipe - 3 ingredients

A quick and delicious easy sloppy joe recipe 3 ingredients that comes together in just 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe requires minimal ingredients while delivering maximum flavor.
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Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy sloppy joe recipe 3 ingredients with ketchup, Easy sloppy Joe recipe tomato sauce, Old fashioned sloppy Joes recipe, old-fashioned sloppy joes recipe with ketchup, Sloppy Joe sauce recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Optional simmering for deeper flavor: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $8

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet Preferably non-stick or cast iron
  • 1 Wooden spoon For breaking up the meat
  • 1 Measuring cup To portion the ketchup

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground beef 80/20 for best flavor
  • 1 cup Ketchup Can substitute BBQ sauce
  • 1 packet Onion soup mix Adds seasoning & depth

Instructions

  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef.
  • Break up the meat with a wooden spoon and cook until no longer pink.
  • Drain excess grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon for flavor.
  • Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the meat.
  • Pour in the ketchup and stir until well combined.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  • If needed, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time to adjust consistency.
  • Serve the sloppy joe mixture on toasted buns.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 150g | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 820mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg