Classic Fast Ground Beef Sloppy Joes
This classic sloppy joe recipe features seasoned ground beef simmered in a tangy and sweet tomato-based sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Equipment
- Large skillet or Dutch oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound 80/20 lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
- 1 green bell pepper finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- red pepper flakes Optional: Pinch for heat
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, then drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and green bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, then stir in minced garlic until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to medium, then add tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes for flavors to meld and sauce to thicken.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed to suit your preference.
- Serve the sloppy joe mixture as desired.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the other seasonings. Serve on toasted buns with a side of coleslaw or pickles.