Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
- ¾ cup ketchup, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 6 hamburger buns, split
Directions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir lean ground beef in the hot skillet until some of the fat starts to render, 3 to 4 minutes. Add onion and bell pepper; continue to cook until vegetables have softened and beef is cooked through, 3 to 5 more minutes.
- Stir in ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and garlic powder; season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Divide meat mixture evenly among hamburger buns.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 243 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 16g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 32% |
| Cholesterol 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium 397mg | 17% |
| Total Carbohydrate 11g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
| Protein 14g | |
| Vitamin C 10mg | 51% |
| Calcium 16mg | 1% |
| Iron 2mg | 9% |
| Potassium 340mg | 7% |
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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There's nothing quite like Sloppy Joes to satisfy your comfort food cravings. This crowd-pleasing Sloppy Joe recipe will make you nostalgic for simpler times. Plus, it comes together quickly with ingredients you likely already have on hand.
What Is a Sloppy Joe?
A Sloppy Joe is a sandwich consisting of ground beef and onions in a tomato-based sauce served on a hamburger bun.The sandwich likely originated in Sioux City, Iowa in the 1930s. According to legend, the "loose meat sandwich" was the creation of a cook named Joe.
How to Make Sloppy Joes
You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make these classic Sloppy Joes:1. Cook the beef, onion, and green pepper.
2. Drain the liquids, then stir in the remaining ingredients.
3. Simmer for about 30 minutes. Serve on hamburger buns.
What to Serve With Sloppy Joes
Recipe creator Tamara suggests serving these Sloppy Joe sandwiches with homemade sweet potato fries. They also pair well with all kinds of diner-style side dishes! For instance:· Homemade Crispy Seasoned French Fries
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