Description
Learn how to make a classic American comfort food, Sloppy Joes, with this easy and delicious recipe. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce:
- ¾ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 4 hamburger buns
- Butter for toasting (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up as it cooks, about 5–7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
- Add Vegetables: Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for another 3–4 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft.
- Make Sauce: Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10–15 minutes until thickened.
- Toast Buns: Toast the buns in butter if desired.
- Assemble: Spoon the mixture onto bun halves, top with the other halves, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a leaner option, use ground turkey or chicken.
- You can add hot sauce or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Filling can be made ahead and stored for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
