Homemade Sloppy Joe recipe
Homemade Sloppy Joe recipe. This classic American comfort food is quick and easy to make, perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 pound 450 grams lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup 120 grams ketchup
- 1 cup 240 ml tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ¼ cup 60 ml water
- ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 4 hamburger buns or 8 slider buns
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion until it starts to soften.
- Add the minced garlic and chili powder to the skillet, stirring well to combine.
- Crumble the lean ground beef into the skillet and cook until it is no longer pink.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and brown sugar. Pour in the ketchup, tomato sauce, and water. Stir everything together, ensuring the beef is well-coated in the sauce.
- Simmer the mixture for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the sauce to thicken.
- Toast the hamburger buns or slider buns until lightly browned.
- Spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture onto the bottom halves of the buns. Top with the remaining bun halves.
- Serve hot and enjoy the messy deliciousness of Homemade Sloppy Joes.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more hot pepper sauce if desired.
Add some crunch and freshness by topping the Sloppy Joes with pickles or sliced onions.
This recipe is great for leftovers and can be reheated for a quick and tasty meal the next day.
Add some crunch and freshness by topping the Sloppy Joes with pickles or sliced onions.
This recipe is great for leftovers and can be reheated for a quick and tasty meal the next day.
