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Sloppy Joe

Savory Sloppy Joe Recipe That'll Transform Your Weeknight Meals

This Easy Sloppy Joe recipe transforms basic pantry ingredients into a hearty meal that can be prepared in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Beef (80/20) Can substitute with leaner ground beef or ground bison.
  • 1 small Onion, chopped fine Can swap with shallots for a milder taste.
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper, chopped fine Red or yellow bell peppers can enhance sweetness.
For the Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce Essential for umami depth.
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Brown sugar can provide a deeper flavor.
  • ½ cup Ketchup Forms the sauce's base.
  • 2 teaspoons Yellow Mustard Avoid substituting with other mustard types.
Cooking Essentials
  • 1 tablespoon Canola Oil Can be replaced with avocado or vegetable oil.
  • Salt and Black Pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes
  1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil over medium-low heat. Add the finely chopped onion and green bell pepper, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes until tender.
  2. Push the sautéed vegetables to the edges of the skillet, increase the heat to medium-high, and add 1 pound of ground beef to the center. Let it cook undisturbed for about 5 minutes until it starts to brown.
  3. Once browned, season with salt and black pepper to taste, break apart the meat, and continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until no longer pink.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low and add in ketchup, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar. Stir well and simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Spoon generous portions of the savory mixture onto toasted buns and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This classic Sloppy Joe recipe is both comforting and quick to prepare, perfect for busy weeknights.

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