Description
Sloppy Joes are a classic American comfort food, featuring seasoned ground beef in a tangy, sweet sauce, served on toasted buns. This homemade version is quick and easy to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce:
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
To Serve:
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
- Add Vegetables: Add the onion, green pepper, and garlic, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
- Make Sauce: Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if using. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until thick.
- Assemble: Toast the hamburger buns, spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom halves, top with the other halves, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter or vegetarian version.
- For a spicier kick, add hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
- Leftovers keep well and are great for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
