Description
Enjoy the nostalgic taste of sloppy joes, a beloved comfort food that combines ground beef with a sweet and tangy sauce. This crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, delivering maximum flavor with minimal effort. With juicy meat piled high on toasted buns, each bite is a delightful reminder of family meals filled with laughter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (preferably dark)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- While simmering, toast the hamburger buns under the broiler for about 2 minutes until golden brown.
- Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto each bun and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg