Description
Sloppy Joes are the ultimate comfort food, featuring a savory blend of ground beef, vegetables, and a tangy sauce nestled between soft buns. This easy recipe promises a delightful burst of flavor in every messy bite, making it the perfect choice for game nights, casual family dinners, or summer BBQs. With a quick prep time and customizable options, you can create a dish that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 soft hamburger buns
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and green bell pepper; sauté until softened.
- Increase heat slightly and add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in minced garlic; cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Toast hamburger buns if desired and fill each with the Sloppy Joe mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Sloppy Joe (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg