Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes Recipe
An easy dinner that comes together in less than 30 minutes!
Servings 4 people
Calories 226kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- ¼ cup finely diced onion (frozen is fine)
- 1 clove garlic, minced (or ⅛ teaspoon dried garlic powder)
- ¾ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Dash of ground black pepper
- For serving: sandwich buns
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the meat is no longer pink. Drain.
- Whisk together the remaining ingredients to make the sauce. Add to the skillet with the beef, onion, and garlic.
- Simmer uncovered over low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring regularly, until the mixture reaches desired consistency. You can keep the skillet covered if you like the sauce “sloppier.” If the sauce is too thick, gradually stir in a small amount of warm water or beef broth. If the sauce is too thin, gradually sift in a small amount of flour while stirring vigorously to thicken.
- Spoon beef mixture onto buns and serve!
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Notes
Make Ahead: Prepare the meat mixture in advance, cool to room temperature, and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Serving a Larger Family? Double all of the ingredients.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 of the meat mixture | Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1122mg | Potassium: 583mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 231IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 3mg