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Classic Homestyle Sloppy Joes

These homemade sloppy joes transform simple ingredients into a meal that brings everyone to the table. With the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors, this sloppy joe recipe creates those classic messy sandwiches that have been an American favorite for generations.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 243
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 1 green bell pepper finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 6 hamburger buns toasted if desired

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 3-4 minutes until it starts to brown, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
  2. Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Continue cooking until the vegetables have softened and the beef is fully cooked through, about 3-5 more minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Drain excess fat if necessary (this depends on how lean your ground beef is).
  5. Add the Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, mustard, salt, pepper, and paprika to the skillet. Stir to combine everything thoroughly.
  6. Reduce heat to low and simmer the mixture for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken to the perfect consistency.
  7. Serve the sloppy joe mixture generously on hamburger buns and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 243kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 14gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 397mg
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