Tavern Sloppy Joes
Tavern Sloppy Joes are simple, savory and perfect for a quick family meal.
Sloppy Joes are a classic American comfort food featuring a savory, slightly sweet ground meat filling served on a hamburger bun. They are one of the most famous “loose meat” sandwiches.
They are believed to have originated in the United States in the early 20th century. The most widely accepted story is that they were invented in the 1930s in a bar or restaurant in Sioux City, Iowa.
Tips
- Customize the filling by adding diced tomatoes, hot sauce, or other seasonings.
- For a healthier version, use ground turkey or chicken.
- Serve with a side of coleslaw, chips or French fries for a complete meal.
Tavern Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes are a classic American comfort food featuring a savory, slightly sweet ground meat filling served on a hamburger bun.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Sandwiches & Wraps
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
3/4 cup ketchup, or to taste
1 tablespoon brown sugar, or to taste
1 teaspoon yellow mustard, or to taste
1/2 to 1 teaspoon teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
6 hamburger buns
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown and crumble ground beef; drain well.
- Add onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients, except hamburger buns, to the skillet.
- Cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes..
- Taste for seasoning before serving and correct if necessary.
- Spoon over toasted hamburger buns.
Notes
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