Here’s a classic Sloppy Joe recipe 🍔 — messy, savory, and perfect for a quick meal.
Sloppy Joe
Servings: 4
Time: ~30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for thicker sauce)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 tsp mustard
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Cook meat & veggies
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Make sauce
- Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer 5–10 minutes until thickened and bubbly.
- Assemble
- Spoon the meat mixture onto hamburger buns.
- Serve warm with your favorite sides (fries, chips, or salad).
Tips & Variations
- Cheesy Sloppy Joe: Sprinkle shredded cheddar on top before serving.
- Spicy version: Add hot sauce, chili powder, or diced jalapeños.
- Mini sliders: Use small buns or dinner rolls for party appetizers.
- Healthier twist: Use ground turkey or chicken and serve on whole wheat buns.
I can also give you a crockpot Sloppy Joe version that cooks all day for deep flavor.
Do you want me to give that version?
Here’s a classic Sloppy Joe recipe 🍔 — messy, savory, and perfect for a quick meal.
Sloppy Joe
Servings: 4
Time: ~30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for thicker sauce)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 tsp mustard
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Cook meat & veggies
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Make sauce
- Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer 5–10 minutes until thickened and bubbly.
- Assemble
- Spoon the meat mixture onto hamburger buns.
- Serve warm with your favorite sides (fries, chips, or salad).
Tips & Variations
- Cheesy Sloppy Joe: Sprinkle shredded cheddar on top before serving.
- Spicy version: Add hot sauce, chili powder, or diced jalapeños.
- Mini sliders: Use small buns or dinner rolls for party appetizers.
- Healthier twist: Use ground turkey or chicken and serve on whole wheat buns.
I can also give you a crockpot Sloppy Joe version that cooks all day for deep flavor.
Do you want me to give that version?
