sloppy joe recipe

sloppy joe recipe

Ingredients:

For the Sloppy Joe Filling:

• 1 pound (450g) ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup (240ml) ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
• Salt and black pepper to taste

For Serving:

• Hamburger buns or sandwich rolls
• Sliced cheese (optional)
• Pickles (optional)

Instructions:

1. Brown the Ground Beef:
   • Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
   • Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula, until it’s browned and no longer pink. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
2. Sauté the Vegetables:
   • Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet with the browned beef. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
3. Add Garlic and Seasonings:
   • Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant.
4. Sauce and Flavoring:
   • Add the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and yellow mustard to the skillet. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
5. Simmer and Thicken:
   • Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
6. Taste and Adjust:
   • Taste the Sloppy Joe mixture and adjust the seasonings to your liking. You can add more chili powder, sugar, or mustard as needed.
7. Serve:
   • Toast your hamburger buns or sandwich rolls if desired.
   • Spoon a generous portion of the Sloppy Joe mixture onto the bottom half of each bun.
   • If you like, top the Sloppy Joe filling with sliced cheese and allow it to melt.
   • Place the top half of the bun on the filling, and your Sloppy Joes are ready to serve.
8. Optional: Add Pickles
   • Some people like to add pickle slices to their Sloppy Joes for a tangy, crunchy contrast. Feel free to add pickles before putting on the top bun.
9. Enjoy:
   • Serve your Sloppy Joes hot with your favorite sides, like coleslaw, potato chips, or a simple salad.