Description
This Best Damn Sloppy Joes recipe delivers a rich and tangy twist on the classic American favorite. Ground beef simmers in a flavorful sauce made with ketchup, steak sauce, honey, and spices, producing juicy and hearty sandwiches that are perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
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Meat and Vegetables
- 1.5 lbs ground beef (85% lean)
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 1/2 sweet bell pepper, diced (red or green)
Sauce
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup steak sauce (A1)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, combine ketchup, steak sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, yellow mustard, tomato paste, and water. Whisk together thoroughly and set the mixture aside.
- Cook the beef and vegetables: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add ground beef, diced onions, and bell peppers. Season with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper (about ½ teaspoon each). Sauté until the beef is fully browned and cooked through, then drain excess fat.
- Add and simmer the sauce: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the beef mixture. Bring it to a simmer over medium-low heat. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet, cooking for 15 to 20 minutes. Stir every couple of minutes to prevent sticking.
- Thicken the sauce: Remove the lid and continue cooking uncovered for an additional 5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Serve: Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto hamburger buns or your preferred sandwich bread and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For a leaner option, use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
- You can add chopped pickles or relish to the sauce for extra tanginess.
- If you prefer a spicier sloppy joe, add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop.
- To make it gluten free, serve on gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
