Description
This Homemade Sloppy Joes recipe is a quick and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring lean ground beef simmered with sautéed onions, green bell peppers, and a tangy sweet sauce, it’s served on toasted hamburger buns for a satisfying, classic American sandwich experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
Sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Buns
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat a skillet over medium heat with a little oil. Add the diced onion and green bell pepper, sautéing until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Brown the Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook thoroughly until fully browned with no pink remaining, stirring frequently.
- Add the Sauce Ingredients: Reduce heat to low and stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to create a rich and thick sauce coating the beef.
- Simmer to Perfection: Let the mixture simmer gently on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally so the sauce thickens and melds with the meat flavor.
- Toast the Buns: While the sauce simmers, lightly toast the hamburger buns to prevent sogginess and add a satisfying crunch.
- Assemble and Serve: Spoon generous amounts of the sloppy joe mixture onto each toasted bun and serve immediately for a flavorful and messy sandwich experience.
Notes
- For a healthier variation, use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
- You can add a pinch of chili powder or cayenne pepper for some extra heat.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated on the stove or microwave.
- Serve with pickles or coleslaw on the side to balance the rich flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Sloppy Joes, Ground Beef Sandwich, American Comfort Food, Quick Dinner, Easy Dinner Recipes
