Sloppy Joes Recipe
This Sloppy Joes recipe delivers 17g protein and 242 calories per serving — a solid lunch option for lighter training days. Preps 6 servings quickly on the stovetop, fitting easily into a lunch rotation without demanding much kitchen time. Pairs well with higher-protein dinners when you're balancing your macro targets across the day.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Yellow Onion(240g)
- •Bell Pepper(240g)
- •Carrots(240g)
Any sweet potato works. Medium = ~130g. Microwave 5-6 min to speed prep.
- •90/10 Ground Beef(454g)
- •Chili powder(10g)
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt
- •Garlic powder(5g)
- •Mustard powder(3g)
- •Tomato Paste(15g)
- •Ketchup(120g)
- •Worcestershire Sauce(30g)
Lea & Perrins is the standard. A little goes a long way.
- •Brown sugar(15g)
- •Vinegar, Red Wine(5g)
- •¾ cup water
- •Bread, Hamburger Bun, White
- •Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- 1In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium. Add the onion and pepper. Cooking, stirring every few minutes, for 5 minutes. Add the sweet potato and cook until it softens and cooks down, about 3 minutes more.
- 2Add the beef, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, and mustard. Cook, breaking apart the beef, until it is browned and fully cooked through and the veggies have completely softened, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- 3Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 full minute.
- 4In a large liquid measuring cup with a spout or a bowl, whisk together the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and water.
- 5Pour the mixture over the beef. Let simmer, stirring occasionally, until it's thickened to your liking, about 5 minutes.
- 6To serve, spoon the mixture over the bottom buns. Add a slice of cheese (if desired) followed by the top bun. Enjoy immediately.
Nutrition — Per Serving
242
calories
17g
protein
11g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 21g
- Saturated fat
- 3.5g
- Sodium
- 378 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 3.6g
6 servings per batch · ~232g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Sloppy Joes Recipe have per serving?
Each serving has 17g of protein and 242 calories with 11g fat and 21g carbs. This variation is lighter in protein than the 4-serving version, so prioritize it if you're managing calorie intake tighter.
How long does Sloppy Joes Recipe take to make?
Quick prep time with 6 servings means you're batch-prepping an efficient meal for the week. One stovetop session covers multiple lunch or dinner servings across your meal prep.
Is Sloppy Joes Recipe good for fat loss?
At 242 calories per serving with 17g protein, this is a solid fat loss meal that won't blow your daily calorie budget. The carbohydrate content is moderate, so pair it with a lower-carb side if you're managing carbs tightly.
