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Sloppy Joe

Easy Homemade Sloppy Joe Recipe in 35 Minutes or Less

This Sloppy Joe recipe delivers a delightful combination of flavors in under 35 minutes, perfect for a quick dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Meat and Vegetables
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
Sauces and Seasonings
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
Buns
  • 4 hamburger buns

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion and green bell pepper in a drizzle of olive oil for about 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks for about 8 minutes. Drain excess grease if necessary.
  3. Stir in ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; mix well to combine all ingredients.
  4. Reduce heat and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes to meld flavors together.
  5. Toast hamburger buns under the broiler until golden brown.
  6. Spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture onto each bun and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 20g

Notes

Feel free to customize your Sloppy Joe with different proteins or toppings such as cheese or jalapeños for added flavor and texture.

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