Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes Recipe
This old fashioned sloppy joe recipe is easy to make and so full of flavor. Serve on a hamburger bun, and with your favorite side dish for a delicious dinner!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 233kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ medium yellow onion diced
- ½ medium green bell pepper diced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 can tomato sauce 15 ounces
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Set a large skillet over medium high heat and add the oil. Saute the onions and bell pepper until they begin to soften, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned (may not be cooked through yet), using a wooden spoon to break up any chunks. This should take about 5 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients and stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture up to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer until desired thickness is reached, about 10-15 minutes.
- Serve hot on your choice of buns.
Notes
- If you like a wetter sauce, add up to ¼ cup water with the tomato sauce.
- If after 15 minutes the sauce isn't thick enough for your liking, you may simmer longer, over low heat to ensure it doesn't burn.
- Sloppy joes are traditionally slightly sweet, but you may reduce the brown sugar as desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 764mg | Potassium: 644mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 533IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg
