Old-Fashioned Homemade Sloppy Joes Recipe

Close up side shot of one Old Fashioned Homemade Sloppy Joes.

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Old-Fashioned Homemade Sloppy Joes are a kid-pleasing classic that’ll take you straight back to the school cafeteria—but in the best way possible! This nostalgic favorite isn’t just for the lunch line; it’s a hit with the whole family! Plus, it’s a super easy way to serve up a hearty, delicious meal on busy weeknights without the fuss.

Prep Time5

Cook Time18

Total Time23

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: homemade sloppy joes, loose meat sandwich, sloppy joes with ketchup

Servings: sandwiches

Calories: 269kcal

Author: Mindy Boyd

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
¼ cup onion
¼ cup green bell pepper
¾ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
6 hamburger buns

Instructions

Chop the onion and bell pepper.
In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and green peppers until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Reduce to medium heat if the beef cooks too quickly.
1 pound lean ground beef, ¼ cup onion, ¼ cup green bell pepper
Once the beef is browned, add the ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; reduce to low heat and let simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes to meld the flavors.
¾ cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Butter the inside of the buns and toast in a skillet or on a griddle pan over medium heat until golden, about 3–4 minutes per side.
6 hamburger buns
Serve on toasted buns. Add a slice of cheese or a bit of shredded cheese if desired.

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Notes

No oil is needed with a nonstick skillet. If using lean meat in a regular skillet, add a bit of oil.

Nutritional information is approximate.

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