Description
This Best Sloppy Joe Recipe is a classic American favorite that’s easy to make and perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner. Savory ground beef cooked with onions, peppers, and a tangy-sweet sauce, served on toasted buns.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce:
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup water
To Serve:
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart. Drain excess grease.
- Add Vegetables: Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until soft.
- Make Sauce: Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and water. Simmer for 8–10 minutes.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve: Spoon mixture onto toasted buns and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or chicken for a healthier option.
- For extra heat, add a dash of hot sauce.
- Pair with pickles or coleslaw for added texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
