Homemade Sloppy Joes
This homemade sloppy joe recipe is sweet, tangy, savory, and ready in under 30 minutes — the kind of easy weeknight dinner your family will request again and again.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 medium bell pepper diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and saucy.
- Spoon the ground beef sloppy joe mixture onto toasted hamburger buns and serve warm.
Notes
Side Dish Ideas
- Classic potato chips
- Dill pickles
- Coleslaw
- Sweet potato fries
- Corn on the cob