Sloppy Joes Recipe
A quick and easy classic Sloppy Joes recipe that's perfect for a weeknight meal. Tender ground beef in a savory tomato-based sauce served on soft buns.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 0.5 cup green bell pepper chopped
- 0.75 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and bell pepper over medium-high heat until the beef is browned and the vegetables are tender. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
- Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom halves of the hamburger buns. Top with the other half of the buns.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Optional: Top with cheese slices or pickles before serving.