Description
Saucy, sweet, and a little messy, these Sloppy Joes burst with tangy tomato flavor and tender ground beef on a soft bun, making them a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 g (1 lb) ground beef, 80/20
- 1 medium yellow onion (about 150 g), chopped
- 1 small bell pepper (120 g), chopped (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 60 g (2 tbsp) tomato paste
- 240 ml (1 cup) ketchup
- 30 g (2 tbsp, packed) brown sugar
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) Worcestershire sauce
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) yellow mustard
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) apple cider vinegar
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) beef broth
- 8 g (1 tsp) kosher salt
- 1 g (1/2 tsp) black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted
Instructions
- Prep the aromatics by chopping the onion and bell pepper and mincing the garlic. Measure out the tomato paste, ketchup, and other sauces.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the ground beef. Cook until well browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add the onion and bell pepper, sautéing for 4–5 minutes until the onions are translucent. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes. Add the beef broth and scrape the browned bits from the pan.
- Add the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir and bring to a simmer for 8-10 minutes until thickened.
- Add a splash of vinegar for brightness just before serving. Toast the buns and fill with the beef mixture, serving hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve on garlic bread. This recipe can be made ahead and reheated easily.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg