Ms sloppy joe sauce –Have you ever found yourself in a midnight showdown between your craving for barbecue and a sloppy joe? Yeah, we’ve all been there! Let’s settle the beef between Ground Beef Barbecue and Sloppy Joes once and for all. They may look alike, but trust me, they’re totally different. Grab your apron – it’s about to get saucy in here!
What’s Cooking?
First things first, let’s take a look at our culinary stars.
Ingredients for Sloppy Joes
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions for Making Sloppy Joes
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Make sure to break up the meat as you go to avoid any beef clumps – nobody likes clumpy joes!
- Once browned, add the chopped onions and bell pepper, cooking until they’re tender. That’s right, we’re adding some crunch and flavor!
- Now it’s sauce time! Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix it up like you’re DJ-ing at a barbecue party!
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. Allow those flavors to marinate, because no one likes a hasty joe.
- While the mixture simmers, slice those hamburger buns in half. Toasting them is optional, but a good idea if you are feeling fancy!
- Grab your buns and scoop generous amounts of the meat mixture into each bun. Sloppy Joes should be messy, so don’t hold back!
- If you’re feeling extra, add some pickles, cheese, or our personal favorite – a few crispy bacon bits! Because why not?
And there you have it! Sloppy Joes ready to party on your plate. They might be a little messy, but that’s part of the charm. Enjoy them with a side of chips or just dive in face-first. Who needs utensils, anyway?