Sloppy Joe Recipe

This sloppy joe recipe brings back the taste of classic comfort food rich, saucy, and perfectly seasoned ground beef served on soft hamburger buns. It’s easy to make with simple ingredients you already have in your kitchen, making it a go-to meal for busy weeknights or casual family dinners. Find more healthy and tasty Sloppy Joe Recipe ideas here.

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
• ¾ cup ketchup (or to taste)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard (or to taste)
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 6 hamburger buns, split

Directions

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add ground beef and cook for 3–4 minutes until it starts to brown.
• Stir in chopped onion and green bell pepper; cook until vegetables are soft and the beef is cooked through (about 5 more minutes).
• Add ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper.
• Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Spoon the meat mixture onto hamburger buns and serve hot.

Preparation Details

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Servings: 6
• Yield: 6 sandwiches