Pork Sloppy Joe Recipe
American · Main course · 30 min total
A tangy, savory twist on the classic Sloppy Joe using ground pork for a richer flavor. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
10
min prep
min prep
20
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
480
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground pork and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in ketchup, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
- Spoon the pork mixture onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns. Cover with the top halves and serve immediately.
Tips
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce.
- Leftover Sloppy Joe mixture can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Serve with pickles or coleslaw on the side.
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