How to Make Sloppy Joes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sloppy Joes are a classic American comfort food, loved by both kids and adults alike. This hearty and flavorful dish is made with ground beef, onions, bell peppers, and a tangy, slightly sweet sauce, all served on a soft hamburger bun. Whether you're feeding a crowd at a family gathering or just looking for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner, Sloppy Joes are always a crowd-pleaser.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • ¾ cup ketchup, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 6 hamburger buns, split

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 sandwiches

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir lean ground beef in the hot skillet until some of the fat starts to render, 3 to 4 minutes. Add onion and bell pepper; continue to cook until vegetables have softened and beef is cooked through, 3 to 5 more minutes.
  • Stir in ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and garlic powder; season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Divide meat mixture evenly among hamburger buns.
  • Nutrition

    243 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 57mg
    • Sodium: 397mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 16mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 340mg