Sloppy Joes

Named for the glorious mess they make, Sloppy Joes became a mid-century American lunch staple. Ground beef simmers with sweet ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire into a thick, tangy filling piled on soft hamburger buns.

Serves 4 · 10 min prep · 25 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 405 cal
• 12g protein
• 24g carbs
• 8g fat
• 4g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb ground beefMeat
• 1 onionProduce
• 1/2 green pepperProduce
• 3/4 cup ketchupPantry
• 1-2 tbsp brown sugarPantry
• 1 tsp mustardPantry
• 1 tbsp WorcestershirePantry
• 4 hamburger bunsBakery
• to taste salt and pepperSpices

Instructions

1. 1Brown beef with onion and pepper; drain.
2. 2Stir in ketchup, sugar, mustard, Worcestershire.
3. 3Simmer to a thick, saucy mix.
4. 4Spoon onto soft buns—messy on purpose.