Recipe
Sloppy Joes are an American family favorite that’s quick, hearty, and packed with flavor. Tender ground beef is simmered in a rich, sweet, and tangy tomato sauce, then piled high onto soft hamburger buns. It’s the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, finely diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp butter
¾ cup tomato sauce
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp yellow mustard
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper
4 hamburger buns
Butter for toasting buns
Instructions
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until soft. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
Lightly butter and toast the hamburger buns.
Pile the hot beef mixture onto the buns and serve immediately with fries or potato chips.