Best Homemade Sloppy Joes | Juicy, Saucy & Ready in 15 Mins
Equipment
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Cutting board and sharp knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Toaster or broiler
- Airtight storage containers
Ingredients
What you need:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped up
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne optional
- ½ cup beef broth
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter or oil
- 4-6 hamburger buns toasted
Instructions
How to make it:
- 1. Heat oil in big pan on medium-high
- 2. Cook the beef and break it up into pieces, like 4-5 mins
- 3. Add onions, cook for 2-3 mins
- 4. Add garlic, cook 30 seconds
- 5. Add ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire, mustard, paprika, cayenne
- 6. Pour in beef broth, mix it all together
- 7. Let it simmer for 5-7 mins until it gets thicker
- 8. Toast your buns
- 9. Spoon the meat on the buns and add whatever toppings you want
Notes
Keeping it: Put leftovers in a container in the fridge for like 3 days, or freeze it for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight and reheat when you want it.
Nutrition breakdown (per serving):
- Protein: Around 28-30g
- Carbs: Around 35-40g
- Fat: Around 15-18g
- Sodium: Around 650-700mg