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The Best Homemade Sloppy Joes

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A classic homemade Sloppy Joe recipe made with ground beef, a rich sweet-tangy sauce, and served on soft buns. It’s quick, comforting, and perfect for family dinners or busy weeknights.

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef

5 whole buns

3/4 cup ketchup

1 tbsp BBQ rub

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 whole diced brown onion

1 whole diced green pepper

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp tomato paste

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp mustard powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion and green pepper; cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.
  5. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
  6. Stir in tomato paste, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, BBQ rub, mustard powder, salt, and black pepper.
  7. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and flavors to blend.
  8. Spoon the mixture onto the buns and serve warm.

Notes

For a lighter version, use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.

Add cayenne pepper or hot sauce for a spicier kick.

Mix in chopped mushrooms or shredded carrots for extra vegetables.

Store leftover filling separately from the buns to prevent sogginess.

Reheat leftovers in a skillet with a splash of water or in the microwave.

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