SLOPPY JOES
Sloppy Joes are comfort food on a bun, that everyone loves. Ground beef browned, simmered with spices in a ketchup base, then served on a toasted bun make this sandwich so popular.
Servings 4
Calories 243kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 LB ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced (I use garlic from the jar)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2- 1 cup water start with 1/2 cup and more as needed if too thick
Instructions
- Crumble and brown the ground beef in a dutch oven, or large saucepan, over a medium heat. Drain the grease.
- Add the onion, green peppers, garlic, chili powder, dry mustard, pepper flakes, black pepper, salt, and brown sugar. Stir to combine well. Simmer over a low heat 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Whisk together the worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and 1/2 cup water. Stir into the meat mixture, and simmer on low for 15-20 minutes. Cook uncoverered and stir frequently. If mixture seems too thick, add more water, small amount at a time.
Notes
**If your family does not like spicy heat, add less of the red pepper flakes, like 1/4 teaspoon. My husband always wants more.
NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER. Calorie count provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.