Homemade Sloppy Joes
These homemade sloppy joes are the perfect nostalgic Midwest sandwich recipe! Serve plain on a soft bun or top with a slice of cheese and pickles.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20
- 1 whole green bell pepper cored and diced small
- 1 cup diced yellow onion small dice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¾ cup ketchup
- ½ cup beef stock
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Set a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and add your olive oil.
- When the oil is hot add ground beef. Break up the meat as it browns.
- After 5 minutes, add in the diced green onion and yellow onions. Continue sauteeing until the green peppers soften and the onions turn translucent.
- Add garlic and saute for a minute or until the garlic is fragrant.
- Mix in the ketchup, beef stock, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and crushed red peppers.
- Gently saute over medium heat until the sloppy joe mix is thickened.
- Serve on a soft bun plain or with a slice of cheese and pickles.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 736mg | Potassium: 593mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 421IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg