Description
This recipe for The Best Sloppy Joe is a classic, comforting dish perfect for a quick and delicious family dinner. Savory and slightly sweet, these sloppy joes are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
Ingredients
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For the Sloppy Joe Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup water
For Serving:
- 4 hamburger buns
- Butter for toasting (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sloppy Joe Mixture: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook for 4–5 minutes, breaking it up as it browns.
- Add diced onion and green bell pepper, and cook for another 3–4 minutes until vegetables are softened and beef is cooked through.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in ketchup, tomato paste, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and water.
- Simmer for 5–10 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Toast the Buns: While the mixture simmers, lightly butter and toast the buns in a separate pan or under the broiler if desired.
- Serve: Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the toasted buns and serve warm.
Notes
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be used instead of beef.
- Great with pickles or a slice of cheddar on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
