Description
This Best Sloppy Joe recipe features a hearty, flavorful mixture of seasoned ground beef cooked with onions, bell peppers, and a tangy tomato-based sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, this classic American comfort food is served on toasted hamburger buns for a satisfying and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
- ¾ cup chopped onion
- ½ green bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns (toasted, for serving)
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until it begins to brown but is not fully done. Drain off excess grease if necessary, especially if the beef is not lean.
- Cook Vegetables: Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet with the beef. Stir frequently and cook until the beef is fully browned and the vegetables have softened.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, then reduce the heat to medium-low to prepare for simmering the sauce.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients. Let the mixture simmer gently for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your preferred consistency.
- Serve: Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto toasted hamburger buns and serve immediately for a warm, comforting meal.
Notes
- Using ground turkey instead of beef is a leaner alternative, but be sure to monitor cooking closely as turkey cooks faster.
- For extra flavor, try adding a dash of smoked paprika or chili powder to the sauce.
- To keep buns crispy, toast them just before serving.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
