Description
Hearty Sloppy Joes deliver midwest comfort with ground beef simmered in tangy tomato sauce, nestled between pillowy hamburger buns. Rich flavors and simple ingredients make this classic sandwich a guaranteed crowd-pleaser you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Bread:
- 6 hamburger buns
Instructions
- In a large skillet, sauté ground beef, diced onions, and chopped bell peppers over medium-high heat until the meat turns golden brown and fully cooked, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Mince garlic and add to the skillet, stirring continuously for 30-45 seconds to release aromatic flavors without burning.
- Pour tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and mustard into the meat mixture, thoroughly combining all ingredients.
- Sprinkle salt and black pepper to enhance the seasoning, then reduce heat and let the mixture simmer, allowing flavors to meld and sauce to thicken for 12-15 minutes.
- While sauce reduces, lightly toast hamburger buns to add crisp texture and prevent sogginess.
- Generously spoon the savory meat mixture onto prepared buns, ensuring each sandwich receives an equal portion of the rich, tangy filling.
- Serve immediately while the Sloppy Joes are warm and sauce is still steaming.
Notes
- Drain excess fat from ground beef to prevent greasy texture and reduce calories.
- Adjust sweetness by tweaking brown sugar amount, balancing tangy and sweet flavors for personal preference.
- For gluten-free option, serve on gluten-free buns or use lettuce wraps as a low-carb alternative.
- Consider using lean ground turkey or plant-based meat substitute for healthier protein variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 357 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg