Best Homemade Sloppy Joes
I’m giving you an adult-approved Sloppy Joe that will have you rethinking this sandwich. My recipe packs in real ingredients and big flavor, giving you an upgraded version of a classic that’s ready in 45 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights for a meal that both kids and adults will like.
Ingredients · Servings 8
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium white onion (diced)
- 1 medium green bell pepper (diced)
- 2 medium celery ribs (diced)
- 1 (8 ounce can) tomato sauce
- 1 (6 ounce can) tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 8 hamburger buns
Method · 45 min
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1 pound ground beef and 1 medium white onion (diced), stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Drain any excess fat from the skillet, then return the skillet to the heat.
- Add 1 medium green bell pepper (diced), 2 medium celery ribs (diced), 1 (8 ounce can) tomato sauce, 1 (6 ounce can) tomato paste, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 4 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Preheat the broiler on your oven and place the rack so that it is 12 inches beneath the broiler. Place 8 hamburger buns, open-face, on a baking sheet. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, or until lightly browned. Keep a close eye on them to avoid burning.
- Spoon the hot Sloppy Joe mixture onto the toasted hamburger buns. Serve immediately.
If you love a delicious sandwich, you may also be interested in my Slow Cooker Crack Chicken or my Mississippi Pot Roast Sliders.
- Real ingredients, big flavor, and ready in under 30 minutes for an easy, upgraded Sloppy Joe night.
- Packed with veggies for extra flavor and texture, this Sloppy Joe is a step up from the basic.
- A perfect blend of savory, sweet, and just a hint of spice. Plus, those toasted buns? Game changer!
Sloppy Joes can be amazing, believe it or not. It doesn’t have to be a quick, thrown-together meal that kids tolerate. And it certainly doesn’t have to come from a can! It can be flavorful and packed full of delicious vegetables. It can have texture! My version is simple comfort food with an upgrade.
