Sloppy Joes
A classic American diner sandwich of saucy, sweet-and-savory ground beef piled onto soft hamburger buns. Simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp light brown sugar
- 2 tsp yellow mustard
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted
Instructions
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1
Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 finely diced yellow onion and 1 finely diced green bell pepper and cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes.
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2
Add 3 cloves minced garlic cloves and cook 30 seconds. Push the vegetables to the side, add 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20) and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
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3
Stir in 2/3 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 tsp light brown sugar, 2 tsp yellow mustard, and 1/2 cup beef broth. Mix until fully combined.
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4
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the meat, about 10 minutes. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste.
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5
Spoon the meat mixture generously onto 4 toasted hamburger buns and serve immediately.