Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a 10-inch skillet, over medium-high heat, cook beef, onion, and garlic. Break up the meat with a spoon until it is cooked and no pink remains. Drain any excess fat.
- Add water, tomato sauce, bell pepper, ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Optional: While the sauce is simmering, preheat your oven to broil. Brush the inside of the hamburger buns with butter or olive oil and place them on a baking sheet. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- Spoon ½ cup of the meat mixture over the toasted buns and serve.
Nutrition
Notes
This Sloppy Joe recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. It reheats well for meals throughout the week. To freeze, cool the mixture completely and place it in a freezer bag. Keep frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat on the stove or in the microwave.