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Easy Delicious Sloppy Joe Recipes

Easy Delicious Sloppy Joe Recipes

These Easy, Delicious Sloppy Joes deliver a classic sweet-and-savory sandwich in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights and guaranteed crowd-pleasers.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (85 to 90 percent lean)
  • 0.5 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 0.5 cup green bell pepper, diced optional
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 0.5 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 0.75 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 6 bun hamburger buns
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter for toasting buns, optional

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it into crumbles, until no longer pink, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  • Add diced onion and bell pepper. Cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire, mustard, vinegar, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until thickened and glossy, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust: add a pinch of salt, more vinegar for brightness, or a splash of water if the mixture gets too thick.
  • Toast buns: spread cut sides with butter and toast in a clean skillet over medium heat until golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Spoon the sloppy joe filling onto toasted buns and serve hot.

Notes

For leaner results, use 90 percent lean beef. The filling can be made up to 3 days ahead and reheated with a splash of water. It also freezes well for up to 2 months.