The BEST Sloppy Joe Recipe

Saucy, beefy and so satisfying. We’re convinced this is the BEST recipe for a homemade Sloppy Joe. Ground beef in a hearty tomato sauce served on toasted hamburger buns is a great idea for lunch or dinner.

There’s no match for a warm homemade sandwich, from Grilled Cheese to our famous Philly Cheesesteak. This Sloppy Joe Recipe is definitely at the top of our list.

This delicious sloppy joe recipe is such a simple recipe and so inexpensive to make, a budget-friendly family dinner. The tender and juicy ground beef are sauteed with green peppers and onion then cooked in a hearty tomato sauce.

Having some go-to ground beef recipes like Cheeseburger Sliders, Taco Salad, or Sloppy Joes will make dinner time a breeze. If you have some ground beef in the freezer and need an easy meal idea, this is a must-try.

The BEST Sloppy Joe Recipe

The BEST recipe for a homemade Sloppy Joe! Ground beef in a hearty tomato sauce on toasted hamburger buns. The perfect recipe for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 small green bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp yellow mustard
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar
• 15 oz can tomato sauce
• 1 lb lean ground beef, 85%-90% lean
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt, or to taste
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper, or to taste
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 hamburger buns, toasted if desired

Instructions

1. Finely chop the onion. Seed and finely dice the green pepper.
2. In a bowl, combine the Worcestershire sauce, mustard, water, brown sugar, and tomato sauce.
3. Place a large skillet or dutch oven over medium/high heat. Add olive oil and ground beef. Saute the beef for about 5 minutes until cooked through and no longer pink, breaking it up with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper and add in the diced peppers and onion. Cook another 5 minutes until the veggies are tender and beef is browned.
4. Add the minced garlic and saute 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly. Add in the sauce and bring to a light boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve on toasted buns for Sloppy Joe Sandwiches.