Description
These Sloppy Joes are quick and easy dinner idea made from pantry staples. A thick, sweet and flavorful sloppy joe sauce, sautéed with ground beef, onions and red peppers.
Ingredients
3 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
dash of black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 large cloves garlic, crushed
1 pound ground beef
1 cup crushed tomatoes
4 buns
dill pickle chips (optional)
red onion slices (optional)
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper
This is the sloppy joe sauce, set aside
Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large sauté pan
Add the onion and pepper, sauté 2-3 minutes
Add the garlic, sauté 2 more minutes
Push the onions, pepper and garlic to one side of the pan
Add the ground beef on the other side
Working with a wooden spoon break the beef apart as it cooks
Pour the sloppy joe sauce over the ground beef
Mix the beef and sauce with the onions, peppers and garlic
Continue to sauté until the meat is cooked through
Add the crushed tomatoes to the skillet
Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer
Simmer for about 5 minutes to allow the meat mixture to thicken
Spoon the sloppy joe meat into the buns
Serve topped with pickle chips and red onions (optional)
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: #sloppyjoes #easydinners #20minutedinners