Description
This classic homemade Sloppy Joes recipe features a flavorful ground beef mixture simmered in a tangy and slightly sweet sauce. It’s an easy and comforting meal perfect for sandwiches, served over toasted buns.
Ingredients
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Meat and Vegetables
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1/3 green bell pepper, minced
- 1/2 large yellow onion, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar (or less, if you prefer)
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 3/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- dash of hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart into crumbles, for about 5 minutes until browned. Transfer the cooked beef to a colander to drain excess fat.
- Sauté Vegetables: Using the same skillet, add minced onion and bell pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine Beef and Tomato Paste: Return the drained beef to the skillet and stir in the tomato paste thoroughly to coat the meat and vegetables.
- Add Sauces and Seasonings: Pour in ketchup, water, brown sugar, yellow mustard, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, red pepper flakes if using, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Simmer the Mixture: Cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens to your desired consistency.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the sloppy joe mixture over toasted buns for a hearty sandwich.
Notes
- The Sloppy Joe meat mixture can be frozen. Cool the mixture completely before transferring it to freezer containers.
- Frozen mixture can be stored for up to 4 months.
- Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
