Easy Sloppy Joes
Equipment
- Frying Pan
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ¼ cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
- ¼ cup onion, finely chopped
- ½ tsp granulated garlic
- 1 Tbs brown sugar
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup steak sauce
- 1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp beef base (optional)
- ¾ cup water
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a pan until cooked, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Drain off most of the fat, and add the green bell pepper and chopped onion.
- Cook until the vegetables are cooked to your liking.
- Add in the garlic and brown sugar and stir to combine.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then turn heat down and simmer for approximately 20-30 minutes until sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Serve on buns.
Notes
Adjust this recipe to your family's taste. Sometimes I'll sweet relish instead of brown sugar.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Sloppy Joes
Amount per Serving
Calories
178
% Daily Value*
Fat
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
40
mg
13
%
Sodium
392
mg
17
%
Potassium
257
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
9
g
3
%
Fiber
0.4
g
2
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
118
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
20
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.