Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Homemade Sloppy Joes, featuring tender ground beef enveloped in a rich, tangy sauce and served on soft buns. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, evoking nostalgia with every messy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (light)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Sauté the diced onion and green bell pepper in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Push the veggies to one side of the skillet and add ground beef. Cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and garlic powder. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Optionally add hot sauce or smoked paprika for extra flavor.
- Toast hamburger buns until golden brown.
- Assemble by piling the sloppy joe mixture onto the toasted buns and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Sloppy Joe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg