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Classic Sloppy Joe Sandwich

Name: Classic Sloppy Joe Sandwich
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Ground beef', 'amount': '1 pound'}; {'ingredient': 'Onion', 'amount': '1, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Green bell pepper', 'amount': '1, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic', 'amount': '2 cloves, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Ketchup', 'amount': '1/2 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Tomato sauce', 'amount': '1/2 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Brown sugar', 'amount': '1 tablespoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Worcestershire sauce', 'amount': '1 tablespoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Mustard', 'amount': '1 tablespoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': 'to taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Pepper', 'amount': 'to taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Hamburger buns', 'amount': '4'}

Sink your teeth into this mouthwatering Sloppy Joe sandwich, a nostalgic American classic that brings comfort food to new heights. Juicy ground beef mingles with sautéed onions and bell peppers, all enveloped in a tangy tomato sauce that strikes the perfect balance of sweet and savory. This dish is perfect for casual gatherings or a quick weeknight meal, and it's sure to delight both kids and adults alike. Originating in the 1930s, Sloppy Joes are believed to have been created by a cook named Joe in a small Iowa town, making them a cherished part of American culinary history.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Ground beef (1 pound)
Onion (1, chopped)
Green bell pepper (1, chopped)
Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
Ketchup (1/2 cup)
Tomato sauce (1/2 cup)
Brown sugar (1 tablespoon)
Worcestershire sauce (1 tablespoon)
Mustard (1 tablespoon)
Salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)
Hamburger buns (4)

Instructions

In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the ketchup, tomato sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to combine flavors.
While the mixture simmers, you can toast the hamburger buns on a separate skillet or in a toaster until golden brown, if desired.
Spoon the sloppy joe mixture generously onto the bottom half of each hamburger bun. Top with the other half of the bun.
Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Sloppy Joe sandwiches!

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Main • Prep Time: 10 minutes • Cook Time: 20 minutes • Calories: 450 • Fat: 25g • Carbs: 30g • Protein: 25g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 10g

Classic Sloppy Joe Sandwich

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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