Description
Sloppy Joes are a classic comfort food that brings joy and flavor to any meal. This easy recipe features ground beef simmered in a tangy sauce, served on soft buns for a deliciously messy experience. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, Sloppy Joes are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium bell pepper (red or green), diced
- 1 cup ketchup (preferably organic)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp mustard (yellow or Dijon)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 soft hamburger buns
Instructions
- Sauté diced onion and bell pepper in olive oil over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula (7-10 minutes).
- Drain excess fat if necessary, then stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Cook on low for 5 minutes.
- Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes until thickened.
- Serve the Sloppy Joe mixture generously on toasted buns with pickles or chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg