How to Make Chef John's Sloppy Joes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chef John's Sloppy Joes are a classic comfort food that never goes out of style. This recipe takes the traditional Sloppy Joe to a whole new level with a savory and slightly sweet homemade sauce that will have your taste buds dancing. Whether you're feeding a hungry family or hosting a casual get-together, these Sloppy Joes are sure to be a hit.

One of the things that sets Chef John's Sloppy Joes apart is the homemade sauce. It's a blend of ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds extra lean ground beef
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup water
  • ¾ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Combine the ground beef and onion in a cold skillet, place the skillet onto a stove burner, and turn the heat to medium; cook and stir until the beef is crumbly and browned. Stir the garlic and bell pepper into the beef mixture; continue cooking and stirring until the vegetables are tender, 2 to 3 more minutes. Add 1 cup of water. Mix in ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Pour in 1 more cup of water. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook until the mixture becomes very thick, 30 to 45 minutes. Adjust salt and pepper as needed. Season with cayenne.
  • Nutrition

    271 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 84mg
    • Sodium: 992mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 404mg