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Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes Recipe

Old fashioned sloppy joes is a simple thirty minute meal. Hearty and comforting. Made with lean ground beef, peppers and onions in a tangy tomato sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Carol

Ingredients

Sloppy Joe

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup yellow onion chopped
  • ½ cup orange bell pepper seeded and chopped
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 can tomato sauce 8 ounces

Bread

  • 4 hamburger buns toasted

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and bell peppers. Sauté till softened about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from skillet onto a plate. Set aside.
  • Add ground beef to the skillet and brown till no longer pink over medium heat. Drain grease.
  • Stir in the rest of the ingredients including the sautéed onions and peppers till well combined. Cover skillet. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Serve over hamburger buns.

Storage

  • Store leftovers in an airtight, sealed container for up to three days in the refrigerator.

Notes

Celery and garlic - You could also add chopped celery and minced garlic to this recipe. Just sauté it along with the onions and peppers
Bell peppers - Traditionally green bell peppers are used but I like the sweetness of a yellow or orange bell pepper. Use what you like for this recipe.