Description
These Sloppy Joes Recipe are made with ground beef, tomato paste, broth, brown sugar, honey mustard, and served on a potato bun!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of ground beef
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 red or green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 (4 oz) can tomato paste
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire
- 2 tablespoons honey mustard
- ¼ cup flat leaf parsley, for garnish
- 6 potato buns
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, bell pepper, and onion, and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until the beef is browned and the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed.
- Stir in the tomato paste and beef broth until well combined. Add the brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and honey mustard, stirring to incorporate.
- Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve the beef mixture on potato buns. Enjoy!
Notes
- Brown the Meat Properly: When cooking the ground beef or alternative, make sure to brown it well. This will develop rich flavors and add a nice depth to the Sloppy Joes. Break up any clumps and cook until the meat is no longer pink.
- Drain Excess Fat: After browning the meat, drain any excess fat from the skillet. This helps reduce the greasiness of the dish and prevents it from becoming overly oily.
- Sauté Vegetables: Sautéing the onions, bell peppers, and garlic before adding them to the meat adds extra flavor and helps soften the vegetables. Cook them until they are tender and slightly caramelized for enhanced taste.
- Adjust Consistency: Sloppy Joes should have a thick, saucy consistency that coats the meat. If the mixture seems too dry, add a splash of beef broth, tomato sauce, or water to achieve the desired consistency. If it's too watery, cook it a bit longer to allow the liquid to reduce.
- Let the Flavors Develop: Once the Sloppy Joes are assembled, allow them to simmer on low heat for a little while. This allows the flavors to meld together and intensify, resulting in a more flavorful dish. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Customize the Seasonings: Feel free to adjust the seasonings according to your taste preferences. Add more Worcestershire sauce for a tangier flavor, increase the brown sugar for sweetness, or add spices like chili powder, paprika, or cayenne pepper for extra heat and depth.
- Toast the Buns: For an added touch of deliciousness, lightly toast the hamburger buns before assembling the Sloppy Joes. This helps prevent the buns from becoming soggy and adds a nice crunch to each bite.
- Let it Rest: After cooking, allow the Sloppy Joes to rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to settle and the sauce to thicken slightly, resulting in a more cohesive and enjoyable eating experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 160.0
- Sugar: 7.0 g
- Sodium: 525.1 mg
- Fat: 5.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10.5 g
- Fiber: 2.3 g
- Protein: 17.2 g
- Cholesterol: 43.3 mg
