Description
Classic Sloppy Joes are sweet, tangy, and savory beef filling tucked into soft toasted buns for the ultimate comfort bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 Green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup Tomato sauce or ketchup
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Mustard
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 6 Soft sandwich buns
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic powder; sauté until tender.
- Stir in tomato sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard.
- Simmer for 10–15 minutes until thickened and glossy.
- Lightly toast buns in a skillet or oven.
- Spoon the hot beef mixture onto the buns generously.
- Serve warm, with extra napkins ready for that perfect messy bite.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg