Description
This easy and flavorful Sloppy Joes recipe offers a deliciously saucy ground beef sandwich perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Ground beef is cooked with bell pepper, onion, and Montreal steak seasoning, then simmered in a tangy mix of ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard, resulting in a savory and slightly sweet filling served on hamburger buns.
Ingredients
Meat and Vegetables
- 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
Seasonings and Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Montreal steak seasoning
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the lean ground beef until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat if desired to reduce greasiness.
- Sauté Vegetables and Season: Add the diced bell pepper, diced onion, and Montreal steak seasoning to the cooked beef. Sauté together for about five minutes until the onions become transparent and the bell peppers soften, enhancing the flavor base.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, and yellow mustard. Mix well to combine all flavors, then heat the mixture through until hot and slightly thickened to create the signature sloppy joe sauce.
- Serve: Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto hamburger buns. For added flavor and texture, serve accompanied by sweet or dill pickles as a classic complement.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and calories.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the brown sugar amount according to taste.
- For a spicier version, add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper.
- Serve with your choice of pickles, or coleslaw for extra crunch.
- Can be made with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for 2-3 days and reheat on stovetop or microwave.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
