Sloppy Joes Recipe
American · Main course · 30 min total
A classic American comfort food featuring seasoned ground beef in a tangy-sweet tomato sauce, served on soft hamburger buns.
10
min prep
min prep
20
min cook
min cook
6
servings
servings
380
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 hamburger buns, split and toasted
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, breaking up the meat, until beef is browned and vegetables are tender, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in ketchup, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, about 10-15 minutes.
- Spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns. Cover with top halves and serve immediately.
Tips
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce.
- Leftover Sloppy Joe mixture can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Toast the buns lightly under the broiler or in a dry skillet for extra texture.
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