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The BEST Ever Sloppy Joe Recipe

These homemade sloppy joes are the ultimate comfort food with a spicy twist – our best ever sloppy joe recipe! Packed with savory flavors and a hint of heat from fresh jalapeño peppers, this dish is a crowd-pleaser and incredibly easy to make.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American , International

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 large green bell pepper seeded and finely diced
  • 4-5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 
  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 6 hamburger buns for serving
  • fresh slices of jalapeño for serving
  • shredded cheddar cheese optional for serving

Instructions

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  1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Drain off any excess fat.
  2. Add the onion, green pepper, and garlic to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are tender.
  3. Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard; season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Place the beef mixture in the slow cooker along with the tomato soup, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and season with salt and pepper to taste. 
  5. Toast the hamburger buns in the oven or on a skillet.
  6. Spoon the sloppy joe mixture on the bottom half of each bun and top with the other half. Top with fresh jalapeño slices and/or shredded cheddar cheese, if desired.