Best Recipe for Sloppy Joes
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This Sloppy Joe recipe is lick-the-plate-scrumptious and a guaranteed most requested, repeat family and potluck favorite! The hot, saucy, meaty filling is leveled up with seasonings and the perfect balance of sweet, punchy tanginess served on toasted brioche buns (no soggy sandwiches here!). This recipe is quick and easy to make, make-ahead friendly (just keep warm in the crockpot), customizable and 1000X better than anything from a can!
Ingredients
Instructions
TOAST BUNS: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Split buns and lay them cut side up on a large baking tray (15×21). Lightly brush the cut sides with softened butter or mayonnaise (optional for crispier/more flavorful buns). Bake for 5 minutes to toast the buns. Meanwhile, proceed with the recipe:
COOK ONIONS & BEEF: Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onions and sauté for 4 minutes. Add ground beef and cook until almost browned; drain the grease.
SAUTE BELL PEPPER: Add bell pepper, garlic, and all beef seasonings. Cook for 3 minutes or until onions are softened.
ADD SAUCE INGREDIENTS: Stir in all Sauce ingredients. Note: We love this recipe boldly flavored. For milder meat sauce, start with 1 TBS Worcestershire and 1 TBS brown sugar, then adjust to taste.
SIMMER: Gently simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has been absorbed but the mixture is still a little saucy, about 8-10 minutes.
SEASON TO TASTE: Add vinegar for a tangier taste, sugar for a sweeter taste.
ADD TO BUNS: Divide the mixture between the toasted buns and dig in!
