Sloppy Joes
A delicious and messy classic, Sloppy Joes are perfect for a quick and easy meal. Sweet, tangy, and savory flavors blend together in this family favorite.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
Sloppy Joe Filling
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For Serving
- 4 hamburger buns toasted
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens.
- Spoon the mixture onto toasted hamburger buns and serve warm.
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens.
- Spoon the mixture onto toasted hamburger buns and serve warm.
Notes
For a healthier version, use ground turkey instead of beef. Serve with pickles or coleslaw on the side for extra crunch.