Easy Homemade Sloppy Joe

Easy Homemade Sloppy Joe

from sipandfeast.com
30 min
4 servings

These are not your lunch lady's Sloppy Joe! Loaded with delicious and tangy flavor these are as much fun to make as they are to eat!

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
  • 1 large green bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef (85 or 90% works well)
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 5 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water (plus more if needed)
  • 4 hamburger buns

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat a large pan to medium heat with the olive oil and add the onion and bell pepper. Saute until soft (about 5 minutes).

  2. 2

    Add the ground beef to the pan and turn the heat up to medium-high. Saute the beef until cooked through (about 5-7 minutes) then mix in the salt, chili powder, and hot red pepper flakes.

  3. 3

    Turn the heat down to medium and add the garlic. Cook for another 2 minutes or until very fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add the ketchup, brown sugar, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and water. Mix well and keep at a low simmer.

  5. 5

    Taste test the sloppy Joes and adjust salt and pepper if required. Once satisfied, turn the heat to low and move on to browning the buns

  6. 6

    Heat a pan or griddle top to medium heat and add a touch of olive oil. Place the buns, cut side down, in the pan and cook until browned (about 1-2 minutes). Divide the beef on to the 4 buns and serve. Enjoy!