Classic Sloppy Joes

How to Make Classic 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
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 pieces buns
• 1 small green bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Chop the onion and green bell pepper into small pieces.

2. 2

   In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat (about 350°F).

3. 3

   Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

4. 4

   Add 1 pound of ground beef to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and no longer pink.

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 garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

7. 7

   Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

8. 8

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

9. 9

   Once the Sloppy Joe mixture is thickened and flavors have melded, spoon the mixture generously onto the toasted buns.

10. 10

    Serve immediately and enjoy your Classic Sloppy Joes!