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The BEST Homemade Sloppy Joes

Sloppy joes are a classic sandwich that everyone loves! Made from scratch these homemade sloppy joes are delicious and super easy! Your whole family will love this easy weeknight dinner recipe!
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
  • 4 Hamburger Buns
  • 1 Green Pepper Finely Diced
  • 2 tsp Brown Sugar
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 Medium Onion Finely Diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/3 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 cup Chicken or Beef Broth

Instructions

  • Place the olive oil and ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat.
    1 lb Lean Ground Beef, 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • Cook for 10 minutes crumbling the beef with a spatula as it cooks. Brown the beef until it is cooked through and no longer pink.
  • Add in the minced garlic, chopped onion and green pepper. Cook over medium heat and additional 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion and peppers have softened.
    1 Green Pepper, 1 Medium Onion, 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • Turn the heat to low.
  • Stir in tomato paste, brown sugar and Dijon Mustard
    2 Tbsp Tomato Paste, 1 tsp Dijon Mustard, 2 tsp Brown Sugar
  • Add in the salt and pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin.
    1/2 tsp Salt, 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika, 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder, 1/3 tsp Cumin
  • Stir to combine.
  • Pour in the broth and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
    1/2 cup Chicken or Beef Broth
  • If thinner sauce is desired add more broth, if thicker sauce is desired allow heat to low and simmer uncovered until it has thickened.
  • Serve warm on your favorite rolls or buns.
    4 Hamburger Buns
  • Store any leftover sloppy joes refrigerated in an airtight container.