Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes

from delish.com
15 min

This family-friendly, homemade sloppy Joe recipe is the ultimate weeknight win. Six servings, one skillet, and it’s on the table in under an hour.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, chopped
  • 1/2 c. ketchup
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp. chili powder
  • 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp. yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 c. canned tomato sauce
  • 6 hamburger buns, toasted

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Cook onion and bell pepper, stirring occasionally, until softened and slightly golden, 10 to 15 minutes 

  2. 2

    Add ketchup and cook, stirring occasionally, until color has darkened and ketchup is reduced to a thick paste, 7 to 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add garlic and chili powder and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add vinegar, mustard, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until incorporated, about 1 minute more.

  4. 4

    Increase heat to high and add ground beef. Using a fork, break apart beef until separated and no big lumps remain. Cook, stirring frequently, until browned, about 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add tomato sauce and bring to a boil, stirring to combine. Let cool slightly; season with salt, if needed.

  6. 6

    Divide beef mixture among buns and serve.