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