Homestyle Sloppy Joe

This no-nonsense sloppy joe recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors that made this comfort food classic a family favorite. With simple pantry ingredients and just one hour of simmering, you'll have a hearty meal that brings everyone to the table.

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Course: Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Sloppy Joes

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 1 15

Total Time: 1 25

Servings:

Calories: 385kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1½ lbs ground round
1 small onion chopped
¼ teaspoon salt

For the sauce:

¾ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons mustard
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

For serving:

- 8 hamburger buns or kaiser rolls

Instructions

Brown the ground round in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks.
Drain the fat from the cooked meat.
Add salt and chopped onions to the meat and cook until onions soften, about 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix together ketchup, sugar, mustard, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.
Add the sauce to the meat mixture and stir to combine.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Serve hot on buns or kaiser rolls.

Notes

Ground chuck or ground beef can be substituted for ground round, but may require additional draining

The mixture can be made ahead and reheated - flavors actually improve after sitting overnight

For a spicier version, add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper to the sauce mixture

Leftover sloppy joe mixture freezes well for up to 3 months

If the mixture becomes too thick during simmering, add a tablespoon of water or beef broth

Toast the buns lightly for better texture and to prevent sogginess

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