Description
Sloppy Joes are a classic American sandwich made with seasoned ground beef, onions, and bell peppers in a tangy ketchup-based sauce. Served on a soft hamburger bun, they are a comforting and satisfying meal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
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- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Additional:
- 6 hamburger buns, split
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and bell pepper until the beef is browned and the vegetables are tender.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors.
- Assemble: Spoon the beef mixture onto the hamburger buns and serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize the seasonings to suit your taste preferences by adjusting the amounts of ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and spices.
- For a spicier version, add a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes to the beef mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg