Description
Savor the mouthwatering goodness of this classic sloppy joe recipe, featuring tender ground beef simmered in a tangy, sweet sauce, all piled high on soft buns. Perfect for casual gatherings or cozy nights in, this dish brings people together with its delightful messiness and vibrant flavors. Prepare it in under 30 minutes, and enjoy a comforting meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium bell pepper (red or green), chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients to keep your cooking organized.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add chopped onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in ground beef; cook until browned and crumbled (about 8 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
- Reduce heat and mix in ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Stir well.
- Allow to simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened slightly.
- Serve on toasted buns with napkins for the messy goodness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg