Sloppy Joe Recipe
This Sloppy Joe Recipe offers a delightful blend of flavors, perfect for a quick and hearty meal.
Equipment
- large skillet
- medium bowl
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup Adds sweetness and acidity
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoon yellow mustard or to taste
- 2-3 teaspoon brown sugar or to taste
For the Sloppy Joes
- 1 tablespoon extra light olive oil or any high-heat cooking oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef 85%-90% lean
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- ½ small green bell pepper seeded and finely diced, or use ½ cup grated carrot
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 5 pieces hamburger buns toasted if desired
Instructions
Sauce Preparation
- In a medium bowl, combine the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and brown sugar, and set it aside.
Cooking the Beef
- Place a large skillet or dutch oven over medium/high heat. Add olive oil and ground beef. Saute the beef for about 5 minutes until cooked through and no longer pink, breaking it up with a spatula. If you see extra fat on the bottom, tilt the pan and spoon it out or blot it up with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
Adding Vegetables
- Stir in the diced peppers and onion. Cook another 5 minutes until the veggies are tender and beef is browned. Add garlic and saute 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.
Combine Sauce
- Add the sauce and bring to a light boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 10-15 minutes or until thickened to your liking. Adjust the seasoning to taste and add water if you prefer a looser consistency.
Serve
- Serve on toasted buns for Sloppy Joe Sandwiches.
Notes
Customize the sweetness and tanginess based on your taste preferences. Adjust ingredients as necessary.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 359kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 24gFat: 15g
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