Description
These old fashioned homemade sloppy joes are rich, hearty, and full of sweet and smoky flavor. Made with seasoned ground beef and a tangy homemade sauce, they are a quick and satisfying family-friendly dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Chop the onion and green bell pepper into small pieces.
- In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and bell pepper for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and fully cooked.
- Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add ketchup, yellow mustard, brown sugar, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir until fully combined.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and the flavors blend together.
- Butter the inside of the hamburger buns if desired and toast them in a skillet or on a griddle over medium heat until golden brown.
- Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the toasted buns and serve warm.
Notes
- Ground turkey or chicken can be used instead of beef for a lighter version.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese or sliced cheese before serving for extra richness.
- For a spicy kick, mix in diced jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
- Store leftover meat mixture in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- The sloppy joe filling freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Toast the buns to help prevent them from getting soggy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
