Sloppy Joe Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1/3 green bell pepper, minced
- 1/2 large yellow onion, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 3/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- A dash of hot sauce (optional)
- Hamburger buns, for serving
Instructions:
- Brown the Beef:
- In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook for about 5 minutes, breaking it into crumbles until it’s nicely browned. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
- Cook the Vegetables:
- In the same skillet, add the minced onion and green bell pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they are softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until it becomes fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Return the drained beef to the skillet.
- Stir in the tomato paste until well incorporated.
- Add Flavorings and Simmer:
- Mix in the ketchup, water, brown sugar, yellow mustard, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, red pepper flakes (if using), black pepper, and hot sauce (if desired).
- Stir the mixture well to ensure all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Thicken the Sloppy Joe Mixture:
- Continue to cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until the mixture has thickened to your preference.
- Serve:
- Toast the hamburger buns if desired for extra texture and warmth.
- Spoon the thickened Sloppy Joe mixture onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns.
- Cap with the top halves of the buns, and serve hot.
Enjoy your homemade Sloppy Joe sandwiches — a classic American comfort food perfect for a quick dinner or a casual gathering