Description
A simple, budget-friendly guide to making the perfect Classic Sloppy Joes, packed with pro tips and variations for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or substitute)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Buns, toasted
Instructions
- Gather ingredients and tools.
- Heat skillet over medium-high and add olive oil and ground beef, cooking until browned.
- Season with salt and pepper, add onions, and bell peppers, cooking until softened.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Mix sauce ingredients, pour into skillet, and let simmer until thickened.
- Spoon mixture onto toasted buns and serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ground beef with turkey or lentils for a healthier option. Experiment with adding spices or other vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg