Sloppy Joes
In the mood for a sloppy hamburger? Then these homemade sloppy Joes are calling your name! A simple childhood classic made quick and with ease.
I don’t remember eating sloppy Joes a lot when I was a kid but I remember them. My Dad would make them and he was the only person I knew that liked putting a slice of cheddar cheese on top. Now, I can’t eat a sloppy Joes with cheddar cheese on top.
I remember them as a kid and how fun they were to eat. Finally, a messy meal Mom and Dad can’t get upset with. When you take a bite and ground beef just spilling all over the place. It was a mess but it was entertaining to me as a child.
I like making homemade versions of childhood meals as well because it’s easier to control the amount of salt and sugar. Or not salt and sugar at all. That’s the great thing about making it yourself. You have that control of salt intake your family consumes and still having it come out amazing.
You can even add in a cup of blending veggies like I do in my homemade meatloaf and your family still won’t notice! It’s delicious and your family will never know!
I highly recommend making this recipe for your family and even let your kids help you! Kids really enjoy cooking with their parents and makes it easier to get them to eat their food that they helped create.
I really hope you enjoy this! So, try this out and don’t forget to tag me on Instagram or Facebook. I would love to see your creation!
Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
- 4 hamburger or brioche buns
- 2 Tbl. olive oil
- 1 (about 1 cup) small yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, seeds removed and diced finely
- 1 lb. ground meat
- 1 tsp. ground mustard
- 1 Tbl. brown sugar
- 1 Tbl. Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ tsp. chili powder
- ¾ cup ketchup
- 1 tsp. red wine vinegar
- 4 slices cheese, optional
- Salt + pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a baking sheet with non-stick foil.- and toast the buns, inside of the bun facing down, until toasted, about 10 minutes.
- In a skillet, add in the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add in the onion, garlic, and bell pepper.
- Cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is transparent.
- Uncover and add in the ground meat. Cook for 7-10 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain our any excess liquid.
- Stir in the ground mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, ketchup, and red wine vinegar, and red wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 5 more minutes.
- Place the buns onto individual plates, pouring a generous scoop of meat mixture on top of the bottom bun and a slice of cheese on top. Close the sandwich with the top bun.
- Serve with your choice of side.
About Nicole
Hey There! I'm Nicole, and I have been making food for as long as I can remember, from a little girl cooking with her grandmother to making new dishes and using her husband as a taste tester.
