Description
This easy homemade sloppy joe recipe is a classic comfort food favorite that’s perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal. Made with simple ingredients and packed with flavor, these sloppy joes are sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Sloppy Joes:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 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 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
For Serving:
- 4 hamburger buns
- butter for toasting (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
- Add Vegetables and Sauces: Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until softened. Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if using. Simmer until thickened.
- Toast the Buns: Toast the hamburger buns with butter in a separate pan or under the broiler.
- Assemble: Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom half of each bun, then top with the other half. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter or vegetarian version.
- Add hot sauce or red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
