Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this easy Sloppy Joes recipe! In just under 30 minutes, you’ll create a hearty dish featuring savory ground beef, sweet and tangy tomato sauce, and vibrant veggies all nestled in soft buns. Perfect for weeknight dinners or game nights, these messy sandwiches are sure to bring everyone together for a delicious experience. With customizable ingredients, you can adjust the flavors to suit your taste. Gather your loved ones and get ready for a delightful meal that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 cup canned tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp mustard (yellow or Dijon)
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add a drizzle of oil and sauté the chopped onions and green bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Increase the heat slightly and add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned evenly (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, mustard, salt, and pepper. Let simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- If desired, toast the buns under the broiler until crispy on top.
- Spoon generous amounts of the meat mixture onto each bun and serve immediately with your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Sloppy Joe (approx. 210g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg