Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes
Hearty and tangy Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes feature seasoned ground beef with onions and bell peppers in a rich sauce, perfect for quick, satisfying weeknight meals.
Equipment
- 1 skillet large
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup yellow onion diced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices American cheese
- 1 teaspoon beef bouillon powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook ground beef with diced onions and bell peppers until beef is browned; drain excess grease.
- Add beef bouillon powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.
- Pour in tomato sauce, ketchup, yellow mustard, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce; mix well and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Serve the beef mixture spooned onto hamburger buns and top each sandwich with a slice of American cheese while warm.
Notes
- Use any bell pepper color you prefer for variety.
- Add jalapeño for a spicy kick.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on stovetop or microwave before serving.