Easy Homemade Sloppy Joes

Easy Homemade Sloppy Joes

from bellyfull.net
20 min
4 servings

This is the best homemade sloppy Joe recipe, made with real ingredients and the perfect balance of flavors and texture. A quick and easy 20 minute dinner!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 small sweet onion (, diced)
  • 1/2 small green bell pepper (, diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (, minced)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Toasted buns (, for serving)

Directions

  1. 1

    Warm oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, onion, and bell pepper; breaking up the meat into crumbles with a wooden spoon. Cook for about 5 minutes until beef is cooked through and vegetables are tender. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Drain off grease.

  2. 2

    Stir in tomato paste until thoroughly combined.

  3. 3

    Add in ketchup, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire, mustard, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine.

  4. 4

    Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes until mixture has thickened.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat and serve on toasted buns and enjoy!