Sloppy Joes
Juicy and flavorful Sloppy Joes made with seasoned ground beef, tomato sauce, bell peppers, onions, and a delicious sweet and tangy sauce. Served on soft toasted buns for a satisfying and easy meal.
Ingredients
For The Beef Filling
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup water
For Serving
- 4 –6 hamburger buns
- 2 tbsp butter optional
- Pickles optional
- Sliced cheese optional
- Shredded lettuce optional
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Add the ground beef and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon until browned and fully cooked.
- Drain any excess fat from the skillet if needed.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, paprika, chili powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Pour in the water and mix everything well.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Continue cooking until the sauce thickens and coats the beef nicely.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Lightly toast the hamburger buns with butter, if desired.
- Spoon the hot beef mixture generously onto the bottom half of each bun.
- Add sliced cheese, pickles, or shredded lettuce if desired.
- Cover with the top bun and serve immediately.