Homemade Sloppy Joes 🍔 are a classic American sandwich made with saucy seasoned beef piled onto a soft bun. They’re quick, inexpensive, and perfect for weeknight meals.
Main Ingredients
- ground beef
- onion
- ketchup
- Worcestershire sauce
- hamburger bun
Easy Homemade Recipe
Ingredients
- 450 g (1 lb) ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon mustard (optional)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- Salt and black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Brown the beef
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion until the meat is browned. Drain extra fat. - Add sauce ingredients
Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and brown sugar. - Simmer
Cook for about 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens. - Serve
Spoon the hot mixture onto toasted hamburger buns.
Optional Add-ins
- Diced green bell pepper
- Minced garlic
- Chili flakes for heat 🌶️
- Shredded cheese on top 🧀
Good Side Dishes
- French fries 🍟
- Coleslaw
- Potato salad
- Pickles
Sloppy Joes are called “sloppy” because the saucy meat mixture spills out of the bun, making them messy but delicious.
If you’d like, I can also show you:
- 3 ways to upgrade Sloppy Joes (BBQ, cheesy, and spicy)
- or a slow-cooker version that’s even easier.
