Classic Sloppy Joes Recipe

Classic Sloppy Joes Recipe

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1/2 green pepper, diced
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
  • 1 1/4 cups ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over low heat while preparing vegetables. A couple of minutes from cooking, increase heat to medium-high heat and add onions and green peppers; cook until tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add ground beef; cook until beef loses its raw color, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain off excess fat, if any.
  2. Add garlic powder, yellow mustard, ketchup and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer; cook, partially covered, to blend flavors, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.