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Microwave Sloppy Joes
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Microwave Sloppy Joes

These microwave sloppy joes use pre-cooked ground beef and a tangy homemade sauce to deliver the classic American comfort food in under 10 minutes. The microwave quickly simmers the meat in sweet and savory sauce for a messy, delicious sandwich filling.

4.5
8 min
🍴2 servings
🔥430 cal
🔖Easy
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Sweet and tangy sloppy joe filling made with seasoned ground beef and a quick microwave sauce, served on soft buns.

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Nutrition per serving

430Calories
28gProtein
42gCarbs
14gFat
2gFiber

Ingredients

2servings

protein

sauce

base

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Instructions

1

Mix the Sauce

In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar until the sugar is dissolved and everything is combined.

2

Add the Meat

Crumble the pre-cooked ground beef into the sauce and stir well to coat every piece of meat in the tangy mixture.

3

Microwave Until Bubbling

Cover the bowl loosely and microwave on high for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the sauce is bubbling and the meat is heated through completely.

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4

Toast Buns and Serve

Microwave the hamburger buns for 15 seconds to warm them slightly. Spoon the generous sloppy joe filling onto the bottom buns and serve immediately.

Substitutions

ground beefground turkey for a leaner lower fat filling
ketchupcanned tomato sauce plus a splash of vinegar for a less sweet version

Common mistakes

Using raw ground beef instead of pre-cooked, which does not reach a safe temperature in such a short microwave time
Skipping the cover when microwaving, causing the sauce to splatter all over the inside of the microwave
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