Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these classic sloppy joes! Juicy ground beef is sautéed with sweet onions and garlic, then simmered in a tangy sauce that brings back cherished memories of family dinners. Perfect for game nights or a cozy weeknight meal, these messy sandwiches are sure to satisfy your cravings. Serve them on toasted buns for extra crunch and pair with your favorite sides for a delightful meal experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (light)
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 4 soft hamburger buns
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; cook until fragrant and translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Cook the beef: Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add flavor bombs: Stir in ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce; mix thoroughly.
- Simmer away: Reduce heat to low and let mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare your buns: Lightly toast the hamburger buns in another skillet or under a broiler.
- Assemble your sloppy joes: Spoon generous portions of meat mixture onto each bun and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sloppy joe sandwich (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg