Description
A comforting skillet dish featuring savory beef, sweet tangy sauce, and served on soft buns, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Heat a medium to large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up until it loses its pink color and starts to brown. Drain excess fat if desired.
- Add diced onion and bell pepper; cook until softened.
- Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Lower heat and let flavors mingle.
- Let the mixture simmer gently for 10 minutes, then spoon onto toasted hamburger buns and serve warm.
Notes
To keep Sloppy Joe mix moist, consider adding a splash of beef broth. For lighter options, swap ground beef for turkey or chicken.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American