Description
Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of homemade Sloppy Joes! This easy-to-make recipe features savory ground beef simmered in a sweet and tangy sauce, all served on soft hamburger buns. Perfect for family dinners or game nights, these messy sandwiches promise an explosion of flavor that will delight everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper, saut?ing until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Increase the heat slightly, add the ground beef, and cook until browned (around 6 minutes), breaking it apart with a spatula.
- If needed, drain excess fat. Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, mustard powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Taste the mixture and adjust seasonings if desired.
- Serve generously on hamburger buns with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sloppy joe (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg