Homemade Sloppy Joes
A nostalgic comfort food that combines ground beef, vegetables, and a flavorful sauce, all served on soft hamburger buns.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet, sautéing until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and mustard. Mix well and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the mixture generously on hamburger buns.
Notes
For a spicier kick, consider adding hot sauce or chopped jalapeños. You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or lentils for a lighter or vegetarian version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Find it online: https://recypez.com/homemade-sloppy-joes/