Sloppy Joes- ground beef with a tangy, sweet tomato sauce piled onto toasted hamburger buns. This easy homemade Sloppy Joe recipe is a family favorite meal!
Prep Time10mins
Cook Time20mins
Total Time30mins
Course: Main Course, sandwich
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ground beef, sloppy joes
Servings: 6
Calories: 170kcal
Ingredients
1tablespoonolive oil
1onion,chopped
1red bell pepper,diced
2clovesgarlic,minced
1lb.lean ground beef(or ground turkey)
Kosher salt and black pepper,to taste
1tablespoontomato paste
1tablespoonbrown sugar
2teaspoonssmoked paprika
1teaspoonchili powder
15ouncestomato sauce
1tablespoonapple cider vinegar
1teaspoonyellow mustard
1teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
Crushed red pepper flakes,optional
Toasted hamburger buns,for serving
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and red pepper and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Add the ground beef or turkey and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned, using a wooden spoon to break up the beef or turkey. Stir in the tomato paste, brown sugar, smoked paprika, and chili powder.
Stir in the tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often.
Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. You can add more salt and pepper, more brown sugar if you want it a little sweeter, or more chili powder or crushed red pepper flakes, if you want it spicier.
To serve, spoon mixture onto toasted buns. Serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftover sloppy joe mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freeze the mixture for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat.