My Go-To Sloppy Joes

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Now, this is a recipe I have posted before (my 2nd recipe ever on this blog), but fast-forward several years with an updated photo and a few tweaks to the recipe, I figured it needed to be re-shared.  

I have been making this recipe for the past three years.  It can be made in less than 30 minutes.  

We tried it, loved it and it has been my go-to recipe ever since.  I am not a fan of that "canned stuff", so I was glad to finally find a recipe from scratch that is both delicious and easy to throw together.  If you have never tried pickles on your sloppy joes, you should, it's really good.  

My Go-To Sloppy Joes

(Printable Recipe) or (Printable with Picture)

1 Lb. ground beef

1/2 c. onion, finely chopped

1 green bell pepper, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

3/4 c. ketchup

1 1/2 Tbl. brown sugar

1 1/2 tsp. chili powder

3/4 tsp. dry mustard

a few dashes of Worcestershire

2 Tbl. tomato paste

salt & pepper, to taste

1/2 c. water, only if needed

hamburger buns, toasted

Mayo or Miracle Whip

sliced pickles, opt.

sliced Cheddar cheese, opt.

Brown ground beef in a large skillet.  When meat is almost cooked through, add the onion, green pepper and garlic and cook a few minutes.  Add ketchup, brown sugar, chili powder, dry mustard Worcestershire, tomato paste, salt and pepper  Stir to combine.  If mixture is too thick, add some water.  Simmer for 5 minutes.  Spread Mayo or Miracle Whip over toasted hamburger buns top with sloppy joe mix, sliced pickles and sliced cheese.  Yield: 4-6 sloppy joes.    

slightly adapted from: Pioneer Woman