Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with our easy homemade Sloppy Joes! This classic American dish features ground beef enveloped in a tangy, savory sauce that promises to satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these Sloppy Joes can be prepared in just 30 minutes. Serve them on toasted Kaiser rolls or over rice for a delightful twist. With customizable spice levels and optional toppings like cheese and jalapeños, you can make this dish your own. Get ready to enjoy a flavorful meal that brings everyone to the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp. butter, plus more for buttering rolls
- 2 1/2 lb. ground beef
- 1/2 large onion, diced
- 1 large green bell pepper, diced
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 c. ketchup
- 2 tbsp. brown sugar
- 2 tsp. chili powder, plus more to taste
- 1 tsp. dry mustard
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes, plus more to taste
- 1 c. water
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp. tomato paste (optional)
- Worcestershire sauce, to taste
- Tabasco sauce, to taste (optional)
- 8 Kaiser rolls
- Kettle cooked potato chips, for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef for about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in ketchup, brown sugar, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, and water. Simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
- Toast Kaiser rolls with butter on a griddle or skillet. Spoon meat mixture onto each roll and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg