Description
Classic Sloppy Joes are a nostalgic comfort food that brings together savory ground beef, tangy sauce, and soft buns into a delightfully messy meal. Perfect for casual gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering dish that will satisfy your cravings and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (light)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and diced bell pepper; sauté until softened.
- Increase heat to medium-high, add ground beef, and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- In a bowl, mix ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Pour into the skillet with the beef mixture.
- Stir well and let simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes to combine flavors.
- Toast hamburger buns lightly in another skillet or oven until golden brown.
- Spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture onto each bun half and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg