Sloppy Joe Recipe

This easy sloppy joe recipe is hearty, saucy and a family friendly dinner! Ground beef is simmered in a homemade sauce then served on a toasted hamburger bun.

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
⅓ cup chopped onion
⅓ cup chopped red bell pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¾ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon light brown sugar , more to taste (optional)
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce , more to taste
water
Salt and Pepper
4-6 hamburger buns , toast if desired

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat brown the one pound ground beef with 1/3 cup onion and 1/3 cup red pepper. Sprinkle salt and pepper over top. Drain any grease from the meat mixture. Add 1 teaspoon garlic the last minute of cooking.
Add in 3/4 cup ketchup, 1 Tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon mustard and 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cover and simmer on low for 10-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more ketchup or water if you need more liquid.
Serve warm on fresh hamburger buns.

Notes

Hamburger buns: We love to use brioche buns or make homemade hamburger buns.

To toast your hamburger buns, heat 1-2 Tablespoons of butter on a griddle over medium heat. Then place the hamburger buns on and cook 1-3 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly toasted. This will add great flavor and prevent the buns from getting soggy.

Tomato sauce: If you prefer to use tomato sauce, you can swap it for the ketchup to make it less sweet. Add in extra seasonings to taste.

Storage: Store leftovers in a covered airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze in a zip top bag up to 3 months.

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