Homemade Sloppy Joes

Homemade Sloppy Joes
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    55 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 10 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    2.2K

Dive into a classic comfort food experience with these Homemade Sloppy Joes! Transform simple ingredients into a symphony of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors, creating the perfect family-friendly meal that's both satisfying and fun to eat.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    14 g
  • Cholesterol
    69 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    22 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    1002 mg
  • Sugar
    12 g
  • Fat
    12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Gather all ingredients.

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Recipe View In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the ground beef and diced onion. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon, until browned and crumbled, about 10 minutes.

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Recipe View Stir in the diced green pepper and minced garlic. Continue to cook until the vegetables soften, approximately 2-3 minutes.

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Recipe View Add 1 cup of water to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom to deglaze the pan. This will add depth of flavor to your Sloppy Joe mixture.

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Recipe View Incorporate the ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce into the beef mixture.

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Recipe View Pour in the remaining 1 cup of water and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.

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Recipe View Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has reduced and the mixture has thickened to a rich, almost dry consistency, about 40 minutes.

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Recipe View Taste and adjust seasonings as needed with additional salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and a pinch of cayenne pepper for a subtle kick. Serve hot on hamburger buns and enjoy!

For a richer flavor, consider using a combination of ground beef and ground pork.
Experiment with different types of peppers, such as bell peppers or poblano peppers, for added depth and complexity.
Adjust the amount of brown sugar and cayenne pepper to suit your personal preferences for sweetness and spice.
Serve with your favorite sides, such as coleslaw, potato salad, or sweet potato fries, for a complete and satisfying meal.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 749 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Alex Adams

    This is the best Sloppy Joe recipe I've ever tried! The flavor is amazing, and the consistency is perfect.

  • Loren Kuphal

    My family loved these! I will definitely be making them again.

  • Garrison Wyman

    This recipe is so easy to follow, and the results are fantastic.

  • Kolby Schowalter

    I added a little bit of chili powder for some extra heat, and it was delicious!

  • Janiya Padberg

    The tip about scraping the bottom of the pan to release the browned bits really made a difference in the flavor.

  • Leila Walker

    I like to toast the buns before adding the Sloppy Joe mixture. It helps to keep them from getting soggy.

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