Get ready for a crowd-pleasing classic that’s messy in the best way possible! This simple Sloppy Joe recipe is packed with savory, sweet, and tangy flavors, making it the perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner for the whole family.
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 6
Shop Key Ingredients
- High-Quality Ketchup
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Light Brown Sugar
Full Recipe Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
- 1 medium Yellow Onion, finely chopped
- 1 Green Bell Pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 1/4 cup Water
- 2 tbsp Light Brown Sugar, packed
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tbsp Yellow Mustard
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 6 Hamburger Buns, toasted
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the lean ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart with a spoon and cook until it's fully browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease from the pan.
- Stir in the ketchup, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together until the beef is evenly coated in the sauce.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer uncovered for at least 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened to your liking.
- Spoon the warm Sloppy Joe mixture generously onto the toasted hamburger buns and serve immediately.
