Sheet Pan Sloppy Joe Sandwiches with Ground Beef

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-04 · Updated 2026-06-04

Juicy ground beef sloppy joe filling baked on a sheet pan and served on toasted buns for a fun and easy family meal. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground beef, yellow onion, green bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small, finely chopped yellow onion
• 1 small, finely chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 6 hamburger buns
• 6 cheddar cheese slices
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 small finely chopped yellow onion and 1 small finely chopped green bell pepper; sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and no pink remains.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp yellow mustard, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the beef.
4. Step 4: Spoon the sloppy joe mixture evenly onto the cut side of 6 hamburger buns placed on the prepared sheet pan. Top each with a slice of cheddar cheese.
5. Step 5: Place the sheet pan in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese melts and buns are toasted.
6. Step 6: Remove from oven and assemble sandwiches by placing the top buns over the cheesy sloppy joe bottoms. Serve immediately.