Nothing beats the nostalgic taste of homemade Sloppy Joes! This classic recipe features savory ground beef simmered in a rich, tangy tomato sauce, all piled high on soft hamburger buns. It’s an easy weeknight dinner that’s ready in about 30 minutes and guaranteed to be a family favorite.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds (680 g) lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 small green bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 6 hamburger buns
- Butter (optional, for toasting buns)
