Description
This 6-Ingredient Homemade Sloppy Joes recipe is a quick and flavorful classic American comfort food made with ground beef simmered in a tangy and slightly sweet sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, it combines basic pantry ingredients to create a messy, delicious sandwich filling served on hamburger buns.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 tablespoon minced onion
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Pinch of salt and pepper (optional)
- Hamburger buns, for serving
- Cheese, optional
Instructions
- Cook the beef and onions: Add the ground beef and minced onion to a large skillet set over medium heat. Cook until the beef is browned and the onions are softened, breaking the beef apart with a spatula as it cooks. Once cooked through, carefully drain the grease from the pan to reduce excess fat.
- Add the sauce ingredients: Stir in the ketchup, yellow mustard, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce into the skillet with the cooked beef. Mix well to evenly coat the meat in the sauce.
- Simmer the sloppy joe mixture: Cover the skillet with a lid and let the mixture simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. This allows the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Serve: Spoon the hot sloppy joe filling onto hamburger buns. Add cheese if desired, and serve immediately for a classic messy sandwich experience.
Notes
- For extra flavor and texture, add diced bell peppers and more chopped onions while cooking the ground beef.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, especially if you prefer a slightly saltier balance.
- Serve with pickles or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
