Description
Hearty Sloppy Joes deliver messy, flavor-packed comfort straight from American kitchens to dinner tables. Juicy ground beef simmered in tangy sauce nestles perfectly between pillowy buns, promising a deliciously satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Aromatics and Vegetables:
- 1/2 (120 milliliters) onion, chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) ketchup
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) tomato sauce or tomato passata
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet and gently melt butter over moderate temperature, creating a smooth cooking surface.
- Introduce finely diced onions and green bell peppers, sautéing until they become translucent and tender, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Incorporate minced garlic and allow it to bloom, infusing the pan with its distinctive fragrance.
- Introduce ground beef to the skillet, methodically crumbling and browning the meat until no pink remains, ensuring thorough cooking.
- Cascade a symphony of condiments – tangy ketchup, robust tomato sauce, caramel-like brown sugar, zesty yellow mustard, complex Worcestershire sauce, herbaceous Italian seasoning, and complementary salt and pepper.
- Reduce the flame to a gentle whisper, allowing the mixture to simmer and meld flavors, periodically stirring to prevent scorching and promote even integration.
- Nestle the savory, robust filling between soft hamburger buns, creating a hearty and satisfying handheld feast perfect for casual dining.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for a healthier version with less fat and calories.
- Add a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes to give the Sloppy Joes a spicy kick.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with plant-based crumbles or finely chopped mushrooms.
- Toast the hamburger buns lightly for extra crunch and to prevent them from getting soggy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg