This Sloppy Joe recipe is a family-friendly meal that never goes out of style.
Ground beef is simmered in zesty tomato sauce and spooned over toasted hamburger buns for a saucy favorite. Best of all it’s ready in under 30 minutes!
Brown a pound of lean ground beef and simmer it in a tangy sauce that is easy to make!
Buns: I use hamburger buns to soak up the tangy sauce, but it’s also great spooned over rice, pasta or garlic bread.
This easy recipe for homemade Sloppy Joes has the best savory sauce.
Sloppy Joe Sauce
⅔ cup water½ cup tomato sauce½ green bell pepper finely diced¼ cup ketchup3 tablespoons tomato paste2 tablespoons brown sugar1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon yellow mustard½ teaspoon salt more to taste¼ teaspoon black pepper
In a 10-inch skillet, over medium-high heat, cook beef, onion, and garlic, breaking it up with a spoon until the meat is cooked and no pink remains. Drain any excess fat.
Add water, tomato sauce, bell pepper, ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
Optional: While the sauce is simmering, preheat the oven to broil. Brush the inside of the hamburger buns with butter or olive oil and place on a baking sheet. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes or just until lightly browned.
Spoon ½ cup meat mixture over the toasted buns and serve.
This Sloppy Joe recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. It reheats well for meals throughout the week.
To freeze, cool the mixture completely and place in a freezer bag. Keep frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
Calories: 392 | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 763mg | Potassium: 481mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 418IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 4mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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