Here’s a classic Sloppy Joe recipe — sweet, savory, and perfect for sandwiches 🍔✨
Sloppy Joe
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Cook the beef
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic until beef is browned and onions are tender.
- Drain excess fat.
- Make the sauce
- Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Assemble the sandwiches
- Spoon the beef mixture onto hamburger buns.
- Optional: top with cheese, pickles, or coleslaw.
- Serve
- Serve hot with fries, chips, or a side salad.
Tips
- For extra flavor, add a splash of yellow mustard or hot sauce.
- Make ahead: the filling can be prepared in advance and reheated.
- Can also be served over rice or baked potatoes for a twist.
I can also give you a slow-cooker sloppy joe version that’s hands-off and super saucy.
