Homemade Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes are a classic recipe that is made of ground beef mixed with a sweet, tangy, and savory sauce. Pile the Sloppy Joe filling high on a bun, add some pickles and dinner is ready!
Servings 6 people
Ingredients
- 1½ lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 cup yellow onion finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ heaping cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp + 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the oil to a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook the ground beef, crumbling, until cooked thru, about 7 minutes.
- Drain the fat off of the cooked beef and set aside.
- In the same skillet, over medium heat, add the onions and garlic and saute, until the onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the beef back to the onions and stir to combine.
- Over low heat add the worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir to distribute the sauce evenly.
- Pile high onto buns and serve. (we like brioche buns the best)
Notes
If you are making this ahead and reheating you will need to add a few tablespoon of water. It will help loosen up the mixture and redistribute the sauce.