Description
Hearty Sloppy Joes deliver a classic American comfort meal packed with robust ground beef and tangy sauce. Messy, satisfying sandwiches will make you crave more of this nostalgic dinner favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) ground beef
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) ketchup
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles, then carefully drain off any accumulated fat.
- Incorporate finely diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic into the skillet, sautéing the vegetables until they become translucent and tender, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and season with salt and pepper, stirring thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- Reduce heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer, occasionally stirring, until the sauce thickens and develops a rich, concentrated flavor, about 10-12 minutes.
- While the meat mixture reduces, lightly toast the hamburger buns to enhance their texture and prevent sogginess.
- Generously spoon the hot, savory beef mixture onto the prepared buns, ensuring an even distribution of the robust filling.
- Serve immediately, allowing the warm, tangy Sloppy Joe filling to meld perfectly with the soft, slightly crisp bun surface.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef (90/10) for a healthier version with less grease.
- Drain fat completely to prevent soggy, oily Sloppy Joes.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting mustard and pepper quantities for personal taste preferences.
- Consider vegetarian alternatives like crumbled plant-based meat or lentils for a meat-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg