Classic Sloppy Joes with a Ruby Drive Twist

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Classic Sloppy Joes with a Ruby Drive Twist
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on April 29, 2024

Satisfy your cravings with this easy-to-make Ruby Drive Sloppy Joes recipe. Packed with flavor and a touch of sweetness, these sloppy joes are a crowd pleaser and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp mustard powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Hamburger buns, for serving

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened.
  3. Stir in the ketchup, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
  4. Simmer the mixture for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors have melded together.
  5. Toast the hamburger buns in a separate skillet or toaster oven until lightly golden.
  6. Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom half of each bun, then top with the other half.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy the delicious Ruby Drive Sloppy Joes!

Interesting Facts

  • Sloppy Joes have been a popular American comfort food since the 1930s.
  • The name 'sloppy joe' is said to have originated from a sandwich served in a Sioux City, Iowa cafe.