Description
Classic Sloppy Joe recipe featuring a savory ground beef mixture cooked with onions, green bell peppers, and a tangy sauce, served on toasted hamburger buns for a hearty and delicious sandwich.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
Sauce and Seasoning
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Bread
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet, heat over medium-high and brown the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula until it is fully cooked and no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Cook Vegetables: Add the chopped onions and green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft, stirring occasionally.
- Add Sauce and Seasonings: Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Combine all ingredients well, reducing the heat to low.
- Simmer Mixture: Allow the mixture to simmer for about 15-20 minutes, giving flavors enough time to meld together, stirring occasionally.
- Toast Buns: Toast the hamburger buns for a few minutes until they are lightly crispy, if desired.
- Assemble and Serve: Spoon the hearty meat mixture onto the bottom halves of the buns. Top with the other halves and serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier twist, add a dash of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the mixture.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Sloppy Joes can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen; reheat gently before serving.
- Serve with pickles, coleslaw, or potato chips for a complete meal.
