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Ground Beef Homemade Sloppy Joes Sweet, Tangy and So Easy

This ground beef sloppy joes recipe is sweet, tangy, and so easy to make. Juicy beef cooks in a rich, simple sauce and piles onto soft buns for a warm, messy sandwich that is perfect for quick family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Sauce
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
Serving
  • 4 hamburger buns

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook for about 3 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  3. Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Mix until well combined.
  4. Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until thick and glossy.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto hamburger buns and serve warm.

Notes

Letting the sauce simmer enhances the flavor. Toast the buns lightly to prevent sogginess. You can customize with cheese, chili flakes, or bell peppers.