Description
Discover the best homemade Sloppy Joes recipe, a classic American comfort food perfect for quick weeknight dinners, game days, and casual gatherings. Tender ground beef combined with savory tomato sauce served on soft buns creates an easy and customizable meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
- Optional toppings: cheese, pickles, or sliced onions
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
- Toast the hamburger buns lightly for added texture and flavor.
- Spoon generous amounts of the sloppy joe mixture onto the buns. Add optional toppings such as cheese, pickles, or sliced onions if desired.
- Serve immediately with sides like crispy fries or a fresh salad.
Notes
- Ensure the meat is fully cooked and well drained for best texture.
- You can customize the recipe by adding diced bell peppers or jalapeños for extra flavor and spice.
- If making ahead, store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, and reheat thoroughly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg