Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes
Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes are the ultimate comfort food, combining tender ground beef with a tangy tomato sauce, colorful veggies, and served on soft, toasted buns.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 cup canned tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Burger buns (for serving)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fully cooked.
- Add the chopped onion and diced bell pepper; sauté for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard; mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper; let the mixture simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
- Toast your burger buns under a broiler or in a toaster.
- Spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture onto the toasted buns and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: - For an extra kick, add jalapeños or swap out ground beef for turkey or lentils. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat on the stovetop or microwave.