Description
Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes are a delightful nod to childhood memories, making them the perfect comfort food for family dinners or casual gatherings. This easy-to-follow recipe features seasoned ground beef, sautéed onions and bell peppers, and a zesty homemade sauce that comes together in just under 30 minutes. The beauty of this dish lies in its versatility; you can customize it with your favorite toppings or even experiment with different proteins. Serve these hearty sandwiches warm on soft buns and watch as they become an instant hit at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup yellow onion (diced)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices American cheese
- 1 teaspoon beef bouillon powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, diced onions, and bell peppers until the beef is browned. Drain excess grease.
- Add beef bouillon powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to taste. Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, yellow mustard, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 5–10 minutes.
- Spoon the mixture onto hamburger buns and top with slices of American cheese. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg