Sloppy Joes
This classic, homestyle dish is a favorite for kids and adults alike.
Serves: 4, Prep time: 5 minutes, Total time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground pepper
- 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
Preparation
In cast iron skillet or large frying pan, heat oil and cook onion and green pepper over medium-high heat until onion is translucent and green pepper softens, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic. Cook 1 minute. Place contents from skillet into large bowl and set aside.
Cook beef until no pink remains. Drain.
Add onion, pepper and garlic back to skillet. Add ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Mix well.
Add water. Keep cooking over medium-high heat until mixture just starts to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Toast hamburger buns. Scoop Sloppy Joes mixture onto bun. Eat as closed or open sandwich.
Related cuts: Ground Beef - Lean Ground Beef
