Description
When craving comfort food, a classic sloppy joe is hard to beat. This easy-to-make recipe features savory ground beef simmered in a tangy sauce, served on soft hamburger buns, and topped with pickles for an extra crunch. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this dish will bring back fond memories while creating new ones around the dinner table. Dive into this deliciously messy meal that satisfies both the palate and the heart!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Hamburger buns for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add a splash of oil and sauté chopped onions and green bell pepper until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned all over (about 5 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Stir in ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard until evenly coated.
- Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve generous portions on hamburger buns, topping with pickles if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sloppy joe sandwich (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg