Classic Sloppy Joes
A quick and easy recipe for homemade sloppy joes, perfect for weeknight dinners or game day.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and chopped onion. Cook, breaking up the beef, until browned and onion is tender. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in ketchup, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and yellow mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
- Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom halves of the hamburger buns. Top with the other halves.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- You can make the sloppy joe filling ahead of time and reheat it when ready to serve.
- Serve with your favorite side dishes like potato chips or coleslaw.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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