Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of homemade Sloppy Joes, where a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef and tangy sauce is piled high on soft buns. Perfect for casual dinners or game nights, this easy-to-make dish bursts with flavor and brings comfort to every table. Get ready to savor each messy bite and relive fond memories with family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp mustard (yellow or spicy brown)
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Sauté chopped onion and bell pepper until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Increase heat, then add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and mustard. Simmer on low for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning; consider adding hot sauce for extra heat.
- Lightly toast the buns under the broiler if desired. Spoon the beef mixture onto each bun generously.
- Add your favorite toppings like pickles or cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (230g)
- Calories: 374
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 61mg