Homemade Sloppy Joes
380kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns, lightly toasted
Method
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it into crumbles with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add the onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Simmer uncovered for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Spoon the mixture onto toasted hamburger buns and serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories380kcalCarbohydrates35gProtein22gFat12gSaturated Fat4gCholesterol70mgSodium850mgPotassium600mgFiber3gSugar10gVitamin A15IUVitamin C30mgCalcium10mgIron20mg
Notes
For a lower-sugar version, replace brown sugar with 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup or a pinch of stevia. Freeze leftovers in portioned containers—they reheat beautifully with a splash of water.