The Best Sloppy Joes REcipe
This homemade sloppy joes recipe is the perfect combination of convenience and taste! With simple ingredients and minimal prep, you can have this tasty meal ready in under 30 minutes. Plus, it uses just one pan which means less cleanup! The convenience of this recipe makes it great for busy weeknights. Not to mention it is absolutely delicious! The tangy, savory sauce with just a hint of sweetness makes it a family favorite for kids and adults alike. Especially when you are craving something comforting and easy, this sloppy joes recipe is perfect for you!
Ingredients Needed
Onion & Bell Pepper: These veggies start the flavor-building process and add some extra texture to the sauce! I used yellow bell pepper but you can use any color! Green bell pepper has a slightly bitter taste but would still be delicious. Ground Beef: Ground beef makes perfectly savory sloppy joes. For a less rich option, you can substitute it with ground turkey or ground chicken. Garlic: Adds a depth of savory flavor to the sauce. Ketchup & Tomato Sauce: These form the base of the sauce, giving the sloppy joes a rich, tangy tomato flavor. Worcestershire Sauce: For a tangy, umami flavor! Apple Cider Vinegar: Gives the sauce a bit of acidity! Light Brown Sugar: Just a hint of sugar balances the tanginess of the sauce with a touch of sweetness. I recommend adding sugar to taste. Seasonings: I added dried mustard, salt and freshly ground black pepper here to season up the sauce to perfection. You can add more or less salt and pepper to taste! Buns: Serve these best sloppy joes on your favorite hamburger buns!
How to Make The best sloppy joes
SErving Suggestions
This sloppy joe meat sauce is perfect to serve on buns to make classic sloppy joes! Or, serve on mini buns to make adorable little sliders. Here are some additional ways to serve them!
Topped with cheese. Add a slice of cheddar or provolone cheese on top for extra indulgence. Stuffed baked sweet potatoes. Spoon the mixture over baked potatoes or sweet potatoes for hearty, gluten-free sloppy joe stuffed sweet potatoes! Over rice or pasta. For a different twist, serve the sloppy joe mixture over rice or pasta for a deconstructed version.
On the side, I recommend serving it with some classic side dishes like baked french fries, parmesan crusted potatoes, or crispy smashed ranch carrots!
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