Homestyle Sloppy Joes

SERVES: 6

COOK TIME: 15 Min

This classic all-American favorite tastes so much better when made with your own fresh ingredients. Our Homestyle Sloppy Joes are sink-your-teeth into 'em good!

What You'll Need

2 to 2-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
6 sandwich rolls or hamburger buns, split, buttered, and toasted

What to Do

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef, onion, and green bell pepper 7 to 9 minutes, or until no pink remains in beef; drain off excess liquid.
Add remaining ingredients except sandwich rolls; mix well. Reduce heat to low and simmer 8 to 10 minutes, or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve sandwich-style spooned into buns.

Mr. Food Test Kitchen Tip!

For extra zing, add 1 teaspoon of hot pepper sauce. It's lip-tingling and delicious!

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Kamicat

Sep 04, 2017

I love sloppy joe! I always eat them open-face on the bun as i would have the filling all over me. That's why they call it sloppy. I use finely chopped carrots instead of green pepper in mine as I don't care for the bitter taste of the green pepper. Sweet red or yellow pepper is fine, though. Whenever I use browned ground beef, I drain it very well in a colander and then chill the liquid and lift off and discard the fat. The juices go back in the pan or I freeze them and use later in another recipe, especially soup. I do the same with drained baked meatloaf liquid. Why throw away all those flavorful juices!

cindywilsey 827766 5

Sep 25, 2016

This is pretty much what I have been making since my mom taught me her mom's sloppy joe recipe years ago We use tomato puree rather than tomato sauce play a bit more with the seasonings but that is about it For those looking to make a spicier sloppy joe try adding Sriracha sauce grandually to this recipe I have found that two scant tablespoons of Sriracha to this recipe made with pounds of ground beef gives a touch of pleasant heat Hot pepper lovers you may want more However go easily The heat tends to ramp up a bit when the mixture is re-heated And to all of you who write about looking for something to emulate the canned sloppy joe sauce - you make me giggle When I was first taking Home Ec in th grade Manwich had been on the market for just a couple years was prominently…Read More featured in the week of lecture cooking labs known as You Can Make It Better Cheaper at Home It was a great lesson it highlighted the trade-offs in time money flavor and nutrition in scratch vs prepared foods The ones that have stayed with me sloppy joes mac cheese always scratch pudding is a toss up salad dressings ready made all the way Those are the ones that I remember still years later because they are the lessons I have applied in my home down through the years

BeckySue

May 13, 2016

I've been looking for a good sloppy joe sauce so I wouldn't have to buy the expensive canned mixes. When you want to make a lot for a potluck, you need a whole lot of those cans and it adds up, especially after buying a lot of lean ground beef. I serve sliced jalapenos, shredded cheddar, and thinly sliced red onions on the side in separate containers for those that want to spice up their sandwich.

grannyblu

Nov 16, 2015

AN oldie but goodie!

ceejay 5498887

Nov 13, 2015

This recipe serves 6 people but calls for 8 hamburger buns. I don't understand this so please explain.

Test Kitchen Team

Nov 16, 2015

Thank you for catching that! It should be 6 buns, and has been corrected on the recipe. :)

Shout99

Sep 07, 2015

I replaced the green pepper with a 4.5 oz can mild chopped green chilies undrained. Just the right zing.

clett62 2299368

Jan 26, 2015

Just like mom made, except she did use 1T dry mustard. It was a favorite of my children and now my grandchildren. Enjoy Mr Food recipes and the reviews that go along with them!

bree900

Sep 10, 2014

I loved this recipe. When I first added the mixture I didn't think that it would have the flavor of the store bought mixture. However, after the simmering it was spot on. I also like that you can adjust the sweetness and saltiness of the sauce. I like that you can also mix the sauce ahead of time and use for later on in the week. I love the simplicity and quickness of the recipe. This was a great recipe. My many thanks to the poster.

bonitageri 7821379

Sep 07, 2014

A squirt of mustard would give it a little zip.

Grammy80

Apr 22, 2014

Gonna try this..my husband has been asking for Sloppy Joes........would let everyone know how it came out... : }

Dendy2

Apr 03, 2014

My husband doesn't like any sweetener added to his beef. He thinks it's gross. So I will be making this recipe w/o brown sugar!

magnoliasouth

Aug 22, 2013

This sounds like just what I've been looking for! I bet I can downsize the servings with leftover meatloaf too. I haven't bought Sloppy Joe mix in ages because I like making sauces myself (most of the time) but this has renewed my idea of the yummy Joe's. Thanks Mister!