These homemade Sloppy Joes are rich, saucy, and full of nostalgic flavor. Made with simple pantry staples and ready in under 30 minutes, they’re perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a hungry crowd.
2tablespoonsbrown sugar(if you like it sweeter adjust up to 4 tablespoons)
8ouncestomato sauce
½cupketchup
1teaspoonyellow mustard
3teaspoonsWorcestershire sauce
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Instructions
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and crumble it with a spatula. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes.
Add in the diced onions and bell peppers, and continue cooking for another 4 to 5 minutes, or until the ground beef is nicely browned and no pink remains. Break the meat apart and stir as it cooks. During the last minute, stir in the minced garlic. Drain any excess grease, if needed.
Add the brown sugar (breaking it up if needed), garlic powder, and onion powder and stir to combine.
Pour in the tomato sauce, ketchup, yellow mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir everything together and let it simmer for at least 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is heated through and the flavors meld.
Serve warm on toasted or plain hamburger buns or rolls with a side of sliced pickles.