Jessica Clay
@clayglam
Classic Sloppy Joes
These Classic Sloppy Joes are a delicious and easy-to-make comfort food. Ground beef is simmered in a tangy sauce made with ketchup, chili sauce, and brown sugar, then served on soft hamburger buns. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering!
Details
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:8
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Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time20 min.
- Total time40 min.
- Servings6
Ingredients
- 1 pound
- 1 cup
- 1/2 (12 ounce) bottle
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 1/2 teaspoon
- as needed
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Classic Sloppy Joes.
Step 1
To start your delicious sloppy joes, grab a large skillet and place it over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Once it's nice and warm, add in the ground beef.
Step 3
Cook it while stirring frequently until it turns a lovely brown and crumbly texture, which should take about 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 4
Don’t forget to drain any excess grease from the skillet to keep your dish from being too oily.
Step 5
Next, it’s time to bring in the flavor! Stir in the ketchup, chili sauce, chopped onion, diced green bell pepper, brown sugar, and mustard powder into the skillet with the cooked beef.
Step 6
As you mix everything together, watch for that beautiful bubbling as the mixture comes to a boil.
Step 7
Once it’s boiling, lower the heat and let it simmer gently for about 15 minutes.
Step 8
This is the magic moment when all those wonderful flavors meld together, creating a mouthwatering filling.
Step 9
When you’re ready to serve, spoon the savory sloppy joe mixture onto soft hamburger buns.
Step 10
Enjoy every bite of this comforting classic that’s sure to bring smiles to the table!.