The Best Classic Sloppy Joes Recipe
The Best Classic Sloppy Joes - Easy dinner recipe made in minutes. Ground beef in a sweet & tangy homemade sloppy joe sauce.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 326kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 lb. 90% lean ground beef
- 8 oz. tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 hamburger buns
- Optional: sliced cheese, sliced pickles, etc.
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, onion, and bell pepper. Cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the ground beef and break it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is cooked through.
- Add the tomato sauce, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Reduce the heat so the liquid is simmering (low to medium-low). Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from the heat. Let the meat rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm on hamburger buns.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 854mg | Potassium: 476mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 4mg