Description
These Ultimate Sloppy Joes are a hearty and flavorful twist on a classic comfort food favorite. Made with a savory and slightly sweet tomato-based sauce loaded with ground beef, onions, and peppers, these sloppy joes are sure to satisfy any appetite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Sloppy Joe Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 large green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean works well)
- 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Serving:
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Heat the Olive Oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Ground Beef Mixture: Add ground beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until beef is browned and vegetables are softened.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Stir in tomato sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, cider vinegar, chili powder, salt, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
- Simmer: Bring mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes until thickened.
- Assemble: Toast hamburger buns, place a slice of cheese on each bun, and spoon the sloppy joe mixture on top.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste with additional salt and pepper.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings like pickles, jalapenos, or coleslaw.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Sloppy Joe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: sloppy joes, ground beef, comfort food, easy dinner
