Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of homemade sloppy joes with this quick and easy recipe. Juicy ground beef is simmered with a tangy sauce, enveloped in soft buns for a deliciously messy meal that brings everyone together. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this dish promises to be a crowd-pleaser, bursting with sweet and savory goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onions and green bell peppers until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it browns (6-8 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Toast hamburger buns cut-side down until golden brown.
- Serve the sloppy joe mixture on toasted buns and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sloppy joe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg