“Discover quick and delicious Sloppy Joes with our easy-to-follow recipe. Enjoy the classic flavors of ground beef, tangy ketchup, and savory seasonings. Perfect for a family dinner!”
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/3 cup minced green bell pepper
- 1/2 large yellow onion, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- A dash of hot sauce (optional)
- Instructions:
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart into crumbles, for about 5 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the minced onion and bell pepper to the same skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they become soft. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, or until it becomes fragrant. Return the cooked beef to the skillet and add the tomato paste. Stir well.
- Add ketchup, water, brown sugar, mustard, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, red pepper flakes (if using), and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to combine.
- Cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, or until the mixture thickens to your liking. Remove from heat and serve the Sloppy Joe mixture over toasted buns.
- Enjoy your homemade Sloppy Joes!