Classic Sloppy Joes
Classic Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
For the Sloppy Joe Mixture
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 cup water or beef broth
For Serving
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted, if desired
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, optional
- pickle slices, as needed, optional
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and no pink remains. Drain off any excess fat.
⏱️ 8 min
- 2
Add the finely chopped yellow onion and green bell pepper to the skillet with the beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
⏱️ 6 min
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Add the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, light brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and water or beef broth to the skillet. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let it cook, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
⏱️ 15 min
- 6
While the sloppy joe mixture simmers, prepare your hamburger buns. You can toast them lightly in a toaster, under the broiler, or in a dry skillet for a few minutes until golden.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Spoon a generous amount of the warm sloppy joe mixture onto each toasted hamburger bun. If desired, top with shredded cheddar cheese and a few pickle slices.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your classic sloppy joes!
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Classic Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
For the Sloppy Joe Mixture
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 cup water or beef broth
For Serving
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted, if desired
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, optional
- pickle slices, as needed, optional
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and no pink remains. Drain off any excess fat.
⏱️ 8 min - 2
Add the finely chopped yellow onion and green bell pepper to the skillet with the beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
⏱️ 6 min - 3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Add the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, light brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and water or beef broth to the skillet. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let it cook, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
⏱️ 15 min - 6
While the sloppy joe mixture simmers, prepare your hamburger buns. You can toast them lightly in a toaster, under the broiler, or in a dry skillet for a few minutes until golden.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Spoon a generous amount of the warm sloppy joe mixture onto each toasted hamburger bun. If desired, top with shredded cheddar cheese and a few pickle slices.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your classic sloppy joes!