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Sloppy Joe Sandwiches

Sloppy Joe Sandwiches feature tender ground beef simmered in a sweet-tangy tomato sauce with a hint of spice and vinegar for balance. Piled onto soft buns, they’re saucy, nostalgic, and deeply satisfying—great for a casual weeknight dinner or a laid-back weekend lunch.

  • Prep5 mins
  • Cook40 mins
  • Serves2
  • DifficultyEasy
Sloppy Joe Sandwiches
  1. 1

    Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef and the onion, stirring. Cook, stirring, until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir in the ketchup, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, vinegar, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.

  2. 2

    Bring the beef mixture to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat to low; cover and simmer until the sauce thickens, 30 to 40 minutes. Serve on buns.