Description
Sloppy Joes are the ultimate comfort food, offering a perfect blend of savory and slightly sweet flavors. This easy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, taking just under 30 minutes to prepare. Picture hearty ground beef enveloped in a tangy sauce, served on soft buns that soak up every delicious bite. Customize each sandwich with your favorite toppings for an added twist. Get ready to delight your taste buds with this classic dish that’s sure to bring smiles to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, finely chopped (any color)
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the onion and bell pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion and bell pepper in a splash of oil for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper; simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Optionally toast the buns under a broiler until golden brown.
- Assemble sandwiches by spooning the beef mixture onto each bun half.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For a healthier option, swap ground beef for turkey or lentils for a vegetarian version. Add chili powder or diced jalapeños for extra heat. To prevent soggy buns, toast them lightly before adding filling.