Description
These Homemade Sloppy Joes are a comforting and nostalgic meal made with ground beef simmered in a tangy, savory tomato sauce and served on soft hamburger buns.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp mustard (yellow or Dijon)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4–6 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer the mixture for 10-15 minutes until thickened to your desired consistency.
- Toast hamburger buns lightly for added texture.
- Spoon the meat mixture generously onto each bun and serve hot.
- Optional: Serve with pickles or cheese.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Add diced green bell peppers or shredded carrots for added veggies.
- Use BBQ sauce in place of ketchup for a smokier flavor.
- Top with coleslaw or melted cheese for an extra twist.
- Serve over baked potatoes or rice instead of buns for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg