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The main ingredient - after the ground beef - in these Easy Sloppy Joes is one that can be found in almost every household.
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Sloppy Joes With Ketchup - An Easy Sloppy Joe Recipe

We have an Easy Sloppy Joe Recipe with only 3 ingredients.  The main ingredient is one that can be found in almost every household. Sloppy Joes With Ketchup is a 20 minute dinner idea using ground beef, ketchup, onions, salt and pepper. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: classic sloppy joes, easy sloppy joes, simple sloppy joe recipe, sloppy joes with ground beef, sloppy joes with ketchup
Servings: 6
Calories: 260kcal
Author: Barbara

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups ketchup
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Brown ground beef and onions together in a skillet; drain excess grease if needed.
    We have an Easy Sloppy Joe Recipe with only 3 ingredients.  The main ingredient is one that can be found in almost every household. Sloppy Joes With Ketchup is a 20 minute dinner idea using ground beef, ketchup, onions, salt and pepper. 
  • Add ketchup, salt and pepper.
    We have an Easy Sloppy Joe Recipe with only 3 ingredients.  The main ingredient is one that can be found in almost every household. Sloppy Joes With Ketchup is a 20 minute dinner idea using ground beef, ketchup, onions, salt and pepper. 
  • Heat over medium low heat until warm and bubbly, approximately 10 minutes.
    We have an Easy Sloppy Joe Recipe with only 3 ingredients.  The main ingredient is one that can be found in almost every household. Sloppy Joes With Ketchup is a 20 minute dinner idea using ground beef, ketchup, onions, salt and pepper. 
  • Serve on a bun or as an open faced sandwich on bread.
    We have an Easy Sloppy Joe Recipe with only 3 ingredients.  The main ingredient is one that can be found in almost every household. Sloppy Joes With Ketchup is a 20 minute dinner idea using ground beef, ketchup, onions, salt and pepper. 

Notes

  • This sloppy joe sandwich recipe is super easy.  The sauce is made of ketchup.  Onions are optional, but highly recommended.
  • Substitute dried onion flakes for diced onion, if needed.
  • Diced onions, salt and pepper is all it takes to season up the ground beef.
  • Serve it in a bun, as an open sandwich on bread or eat it with tortilla chips. Then use the leftovers (if there are any) to make our Sloppy Joe Cups.
  • This easy sloppy joe recipe tastes great served over baked potatoes or baked sweet potatoes. 
  • Try our classic sloppy joe recipe!
  • The nutritional information below is auto-calculated and can vary depending on the products used. It should not be used for specific dietary needs.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 692mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 308IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg