Classic American Sloppy Joes

How to Make Classic American Sloppy Joes at Home

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Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 4 buns burger buns
• 1 small green bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. 2

   Finely chop 1 medium onion and 1 small green bell pepper, and mince 2 cloves of garlic.

3. 3

   Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

4. 4

   Increase the heat to medium-high and add 1 pound of ground beef to the skillet. Cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through.

5. 5

   Drain any excess fat from the skillet.

6. 6

   Stir in 3 tablespoons of ketchup, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of mustard, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well.

7. 7

   Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly thickened.

8. 8

   While the mixture simmers, toast 4 burger buns in a toaster or on a skillet until golden brown.

9. 9

   Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the toasted burger buns and serve immediately.