Description
Experience the comforting flavors of classic Sloppy Joes with this easy and delicious recipe. A hearty mixture of lean ground beef, sautéed onions, and bell peppers is simmered in a tangy sauce, then served on toasted hamburger buns. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, you can easily customize it with your favorite toppings to create a meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion and green bell pepper in a drizzle of olive oil for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks for about 8 minutes. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Stir in ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Reduce heat and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes to meld flavors together.
- Toast hamburger buns under the broiler until golden brown.
- Spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture onto each bun and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Sloppy Joe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg