Old-Fashioned Sloppy Joes Recipe
This easy homemade sloppy joe recipe comes together in one skillet with simple pantry ingredients and fresh vegetables. It's a family-friendly dinner that's ready in about 30 minutes and perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings 4
Calories 336kcal
Equipment
- 1 large skillet stainless steel, enameled cast iron, or well-seasoned cast iron
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20 recommended
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until well browned, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the skillet.
- Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and tomato paste. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Add the tomato sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, salt, pepper, and water.
- Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and saucy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add an extra splash of vinegar for more tang or a little more brown sugar for extra sweetness.
- Spoon onto toasted buns and serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 487mg | Potassium: 482mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 124IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 3mg
