Sloppy Joes

Make a batch of hearty, homemade sloppy joes for dinner tonight. They're ready in less than 30 minutes, made from scratch, and packed with savory flavor!

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings sandwiches

Author Heather

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion diced
½ green bell pepper diced
2 cloves garlic minced
16 ounces 85/15 ground beef
15 ounces canned tomato sauce
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons yellow mustard
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
4 brioche buns lightly toasted

Instructions

In a sauté pan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and bell pepper and cook until lightly browned around the edges, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds.
Crumble ground beef into pan and cook until browned. If there's excess grease sitting in the pan, drain or soak up with a paper towel and discard at this time.
Add tomato sauce, worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the pan. Stir to combine.
Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and simmer for another 10-12 minutes, or until sauce has thickened to your liking. Add a splash of water if you'd like a thinner consistency.
Remove from heat and divide between four lightly toasted brioche buns.

Notes

Extra flavor: Add a dash or two of your favorite hot sauce for a hint of heat and extra flavor. Bell pepper can also be substituted with a few jalapenos.
Leftovers: Leftover sloppy joes will keep for 3-4 days in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.

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