Description
A classic, hearty homemade Sloppy Joes recipe with a flavorful ground beef mixture simmered in a tangy tomato-based sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal served on toasted buns.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1/3 green bell pepper, minced
- 1/2 large yellow onion, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar (or less, if you prefer)
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 3/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- dash of hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Heat butter and oil: Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat to prepare for browning the meat.
- Brown the beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart into crumbles as it browns, about 5 minutes. Once browned, transfer the beef to a colander to drain excess fat.
- Sauté vegetables: Using the same skillet, add the minced onion and green bell pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes until they soften. Then add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add beef and tomato paste: Return the drained beef to the skillet and stir in the tomato paste, mixing well so the paste coats the meat evenly.
- Add sauce ingredients: Pour in the ketchup, water, brown sugar, yellow mustard, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, red pepper flakes (if using), black pepper, and a dash of hot sauce (optional). Stir all ingredients thoroughly to combine.
- Simmer the mixture: Continue cooking over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the sloppy joe mixture over toasted buns for a delicious and classic meal.
Notes
- The Sloppy Joe meat mixture can be frozen.
- Cool the mixture completely before placing it in freezer-safe containers.
- Freeze for up to 4 months for best quality.
- Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximate)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
