The Best Sloppy Joe Recipe
There’s something irresistibly comforting about a perfectly crafted Sloppy Joe, and this recipe delivers just that. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a quick yet satisfying meal that feels like a warm hug on a busy day.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion about ½ a medium onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1 lb ground beef I like to use 90%
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder or 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup tomato paste 4 oz
- 3-4 Tablespoons light brown sugar firmly packed
- 3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth beef broth, or water
- Burger buns for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add onion and pepper and cook until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, crumbling as you cook. Drain off excess grease if needed.
- Add spices (smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder (or mustard), salt and pepper) and stir into the beef.
- Add tomato paste, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and worcestershire and stir until well-combined.
- Drizzle in broth or water.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
- Serve warm on buns.
Nutrition
Calories: 271kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 724mgPotassium: 530mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 890IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 3mg
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