Classic Sloppy Joes

🍔 Classic Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• ½ green bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¾ cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ cup water
• 6 hamburger buns

Method

1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain excess grease if needed.
2. Add the onion and bell pepper. Cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
3. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
4. Stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and water.
5. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and saucy.
6. Spoon the mixture onto toasted hamburger buns and serve warm.