Description
Homemade Sloppy Joes are the ultimate comfort food, combining savory ground beef with a tangy-sweet sauce, all nestled in soft hamburger buns. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers, delivering flavorful goodness in just 30 minutes. Gather around the table for a messy yet satisfying meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and green bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for about 5 minutes until well combined.
- Serve the mixture on hamburger buns and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg