Ingredients
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp. tomato paste
1 lb. ground beef
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 c. tomato sauce
1/2 c. ketchup
1 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
6 hamburger buns
1 thinly sliced red onion (optional)
Pickle chips, for serving (optional)
Preparation
Step 1In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add bell pepper and onion and cook until soft, 5 minutesStep 2Stir in garlic and tomato paste and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, about 6 minutes then add Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar and apple cider vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and simmer until mixture has thickened, about 15 minutes.Step 3Serve on hamburger buns with onions and pickles, if desired.
What is the sauce made of? Ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar make up our sauce added to our bell pepper, onion and garlic mixture. We love the sweetness created by the ketchup and brown sugar, but if that’s not your thing, feel free to add and taste as you go. Everyone has their own perfect sloppy joe sauce—you can totally figure out what works best for you! How should I serve them? Scoop onto hamburger buns (or, switch it up by turning it into a quesadilla) for a classic handheld dinner. We love to top ours with thinly sliced red onion and pickle chips for added crunch and texture, but it’s completely optional! What side dishes go with sloppy joes? If you really want to get saucy, serve up some Bacon Baked Beans with your sloppy joes for the ultimate classic combo. We also love tater tots or homemade french fries with these sandwiches to really hone in on the comfort factor, but our Classic Potato Salad and Southern Baked Mac & Cheese would also be delicious at any summer BBQ. Have you made this recipe? Let us know how you liked it in the comments below.
