Sloppy Joe

Name: Sloppy Joe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 cup onion (finely chopped); 1 green bell pepper (diced); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 cup ketchup; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; ½ teaspoon white or apple cider vinegar; ½ cup beef broth; Salt and pepper (to taste); 4 soft burger buns; Extra BBQ sauce (to serve)

Ground beef simmered with onions, peppers, and garlic in a tangy ketchup-based sauce, served on soft buns.

Glycemic Load: 41.0 (High)

599 calories per serving

Serves: 4

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 15 minutes

Original recipe: hungrycookskitchen.com

About This Calculation

Sloppy Joe has a high glycemic load of 41.0 per serving — significant blood sugar impact — consider pairing with protein and fiber, or adjusting portion size.

The primary glycemic load contributors are soft burger buns (GL 29.5), ketchup (GL 8.5), brown sugar (GL 2.1). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Not counted in this number, because the recipe serves it alongside the dish: BBQ sauce (adds GL 1.9 per serving if eaten).

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.