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Sloppy Joe Sandwiches

These Sloppy Joe sandwiches are loaded with saucy ground beef, sweet peppers, onions, and a punchy ketchup-mustard sauce. Served hot on toasted buns, they’re the ultimate weeknight dinner that feels like a treat but cooks up in a flash.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 80/20 ground beef
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 medium green pepper finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 2 tsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat canola oil over medium-low heat.
  2. Add onion and green pepper and sauté for 5 minutes, until softened.
  3. Push vegetables to the sides.
  4. Increase heat to medium-high and spread ground beef in the center.
  5. Cook undisturbed for 5 minutes to brown.
  6. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/sloppy-joe-sandwiches/

Notes

• Prefer a smoky kick? Add a dash of smoked paprika or chipotle powder.
• Make it a meal with coleslaw, sweet potato fries, or dill pickles on the side.
• Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated easily the next day.