The BEST Homemade Sloppy Joes
This is the BEST recipe for an old-timey, “loose meat sandwich” and one of our favorite easy dinner ideas. Every family needs a fail-proof Sloppy Joe recipe, and we’re not talking about the 90’s Manwich version. This particular recipe is one our mom has made since we were kids, and it’s one she still makes today. And we still love that this dinner is so easy to throw together, and just as quick to fall apart (that’s 100% part of the charm).
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 5 minutes COOK TIME: 25 minutes
1½ pounds ground beef – Lean ground beef has a great meat-to-fat ratio. Ground turkey or ground chicken can be used for an even leaner mixture. ¾ cup onion, diced ¾ cup green bell pepper, diced – or red bell pepper 2 cloves minced garlic 1 teaspoon seasoned salt 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce ½ cup ketchup ½ cup barbecue sauce – store-bought or Homemade BBQ Sauce 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons chili sauce – Choose your favorite brand and intensity, such as Sriracha or Tobasco. Or, leave the hot sauce out altogether for a milder sauce. ¼ cup beef broth – or water 8 buns – classic hamburger buns, sandwich rolls, or something similar.
How to Make Sloppy Joe Recipe
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