Easy Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes
by Tavolino
A classic, comforting American sandwich featuring savory ground beef simmered in a tangy, slightly sweet tomato-based sauce, served on toasted buns.
Ingredients
- yellow onion 1
- green bell pepper 1
- garlic cloves 2
- olive oil 1 Tbsp
- ground beef 1 lb.
- tomato sauce 1 15oz. can
- tomato paste 3 Tbsp
- apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp
- brown sugar 2 Tbsp
- Dijon mustard 1 tsp
- chili powder 1 tsp
- Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp
- salt 3/4 tsp
- hamburger buns 5
Preparation
- 1
Finely dice 1 yellow onion and 1 green bell pepper. Mince 2 garlic cloves.
- 2
Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 3
Add the diced onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5
Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart, until browned.
- 6
Drain any excess fat from the pan.
- 7
Stir in 1 15oz. can tomato sauce, 3 Tbsp tomato paste, 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 2 Tbsp brown sugar.
- 8
Add 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, and 3/4 tsp salt.
- 9
Stir everything well to combine.
- 10
Reduce heat to low and simmer the mixture for 10 minutes to thicken.
- 11
While the sauce simmers, toast 5 hamburger buns.
- 12
Spoon the meat mixture generously onto the toasted buns and serve immediately.