Description
A simple and satisfying recipe for classic sloppy joes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the ketchup, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the hamburger buns.
Notes
- Serve immediately.
- Optional toppings include shredded cheese, pickles, or lettuce.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: sloppy joes, ground beef, classic recipe, easy dinner, quick meal