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Homemade Sloppy Joes

A nostalgic comfort food featuring a sweet-and-savory mixture of ground beef, tangy ketchup, and spices, served on soft burger buns.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef Use lean ground beef for a lighter option.
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 4 pieces burger buns

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until it’s nicely browned. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Add in the chopped onion and green bell pepper. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.
  3. Mix in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  4. Let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend the flavors.
  5. Spoon the hearty mixture into burger buns and serve hot.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat thoroughly before serving.