Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this classic sloppy joes recipe. Each warm, toasty bun is filled with a savory blend of ground beef, sweet onions, and tangy sauce that evokes memories of childhood. Perfect for casual gatherings or cozy dinners, these flavorful sandwiches are not only easy to make but also a hit with all ages. Get ready for a fun, messy meal that’s bursting with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 sturdy hamburger buns
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion and bell pepper until soft and fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Push the vegetables to one side and add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
- Drain excess fat if necessary. Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and mustard; mix well and heat through.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Spoon the mixture onto buns and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sloppy joe (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg