Description
A classic sloppy joe recipe featuring ground beef in a tangy sauce served on toasted buns.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer the mixture for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto toasted hamburger buns and serve hot.
Notes
- This dish is best served immediately after cooking for the best texture.
- Feel free to add additional toppings such as cheese or pickles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg