Momma's Sloppy Joes are a classic American comfort food that is great for a quick and easy dinner. This recipe is made with ground beef, onions, bell peppers, and a tangy homemade sauce. Serve it on a soft hamburger bun for a hearty and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 hamburger buns
Directions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned.
- Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
- In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, yellow mustard, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the cooked ground beef and vegetables. Stir to combine.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While the mixture simmers, toast the hamburger buns in a toaster or under the broiler until lightly golden.
- Serve the Sloppy Joe mixture on the toasted hamburger buns.
- Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Sloppy Joes were originally named "loose meat sandwiches" and became popular during the Great Depression.
The term 'Sloppy Joe' came from a cook named Joe at Floyd Angell's cafe in Sioux City, Iowa, who added tomato sauce to his loose meat sandwich.
Sloppy Joes are a favorite at picnics, potlucks, and school lunches across the United States.