Description
Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes are a nostalgic comfort food that combines tender ground beef with a sweet and tangy sauce, all served on soft, toasted buns. Perfect for family gatherings or game nights, this easy-to-make recipe allows for personal touches with toppings while delivering a satisfying meal in minimal time. Each bite brings warmth and joy, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp mustard (yellow or Dijon)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Sauté the diced onion in a large skillet over medium heat until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned (6-8 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, brown sugar, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- While simmering, toast buns under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until golden.
- Serve the meat mixture on toasted buns and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg