Classic Sloppy Joe Recipe
This old-fashioned sloppy Joe recipe is a classic and easy meal made with ground beef, peppers, and tomato sauce. Served on hamburger buns, you can top it with shredded cheese, sliced onions, or even a dollop of sour cream.
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1/2 yellow onion minced
- 1/3 green bell pepper chopped, optional
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp chili powder optional
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tsp brown sugar optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 hamburger buns
In a large skillet or cooking pot, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat while breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Once the meat is cooked, drain the fat.
In the same pot, add the chopped onion and bell pepper.
Once the vegetables are browned and tender, add the remaining ingredients. Simmer the mixture over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and black pepper as needed.
To serve, spoon the mixture in toasted hamburger buns and match your favorite toppings.