Best Classic American Sloppy Joes

How to Make Best Classic American Sloppy Joes at Home

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Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 pieces hamburger buns
• 1 cup pickle slices
• 1 cup shredded cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Finely chop the onion and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large skillet, heat a medium flame over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until browned.

4. 4

   Drain excess fat from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon.

5. 5

   Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, until the onion is softened.

6. 6

   Stir in ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

7. 7

   Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens.

8. 8

   While the meat mixture simmers, lightly toast the hamburger buns in a toaster or on a skillet.

9. 9

   Once the sloppy joe mixture is ready, spoon it generously onto the bottom half of each toasted bun.

10. 10

    Top with pickle slices and shredded cheese, if desired.

11. 11

    Cover with the top half of the bun and serve immediately.