Ground Beef Sloppy Joe
A classic weeknight favorite: seasoned ground beef simmered in a tangy tomato sauce, piled onto soft buns. Quick, easy, and always a hit.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- ¾ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 1 lb ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off excess fat if desired.
- 2
Add the 1 diced onion and 1 diced green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the 3/4 cup ketchup, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce. Mix well to combine.
- 4
Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavors meld, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Toast the 4 hamburger buns if desired. Spoon the hot beef mixture generously onto the bottom halves of the buns, then top with the other halves. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Knife
- Cutting board
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