Description
Enjoy the nostalgic taste of Sloppy Joes with this easy recipe that combines tender ground beef, zesty barbecue sauce, and vibrant veggies. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, these flavorful sandwiches are sure to bring smiles and satisfaction to your table. Customize with your favorite toppings for a delicious and messy meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper (green or red), diced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 soft hamburger buns
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chopped onions and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Brown the beef: Push veggies aside, add ground beef, and cook until browned (about 8 minutes), breaking apart as it cooks.
- Add flavor: Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 3–4 minutes.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low and let it simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Toast buns: While simmering, toast hamburger buns until golden brown.
- Assemble: Load filling onto each bun and top with desired extras like pickles or cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg