Here’s a classic Sloppy Joe recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean or 90% lean)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped (optional)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns (toasted, optional)
Instructions:
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
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Add onion, bell pepper (if using), and garlic to the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until vegetables are softened.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
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Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the cooked beef and vegetables. Stir well to combine.
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Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
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Serve on toasted hamburger buns.
Tips:
- For a spicier Sloppy Joe, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce mixture.
- You can also add other vegetables to this recipe, such as chopped carrots or celery.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Enjoy your homemade Sloppy Joes!