Description
This classic Sloppy Joes recipe features a savory ground beef mixture simmered with onions, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and mustard, served on soft hamburger buns for a hearty and satisfying meal perfect for a quick family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Serving
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef: In a skillet, heat over medium heat and cook the ground beef until it is fully browned and no longer pink, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
- Cook the onions: Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until the onions become soft and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the sauce ingredients: Stir in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, and season with salt and pepper to taste, mixing thoroughly to combine all the flavors.
- Simmer the mixture: Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to let the flavors meld and the sauce thicken slightly.
- Serve: Spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture onto the hamburger buns and serve warm for a delicious, classic sandwich experience.
Notes
- For a healthier option, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken.
- If you prefer a spicier Sloppy Joe, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- Serve with pickles or coleslaw as a tasty side.
- Leftover mixture can be refrigerated for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
