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1. Classic Beef & Tomato Sloppy Joes

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20
  • 1 small onion finely chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1 green bell pepper diced (optional)
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 4 hamburger buns toasted

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown beef until no pink remains, breaking it up as you go.
  2. Add onion and bell pepper; cook 4 to 5 minutes until soft. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  4. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
  5. Spoon onto toasted buns and serve hot.