pioneer woman sloppy joes
These hearty, flavorful sloppy joes are inspired by the Pioneer Woman's classic recipe. Perfect for a family dinner or a casual gathering, they combine ground beef with a rich and tangy sauce, served on soft buns.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 wooden spoon
- 1 set measuring cups and spoons
- 1 can opener
- 1 grill or pan for toasting buns
- 1 set serving plates
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 6 pieces hamburger buns
- Pickles or shredded cheese for topping Optional
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- In a bowl, mix together the ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Pour this sauce over the meat mixture in the skillet.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- While the sloppy joe mixture is simmering, toast the hamburger buns on a grill or in a pan until golden.
- To serve, spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom half of each bun. Top with pickles or cheese if desired. Place the top half of the bun on and serve hot.
Notes
Feel free to customize your sloppy joes by adding chopped jalapeños for heat or substituting turkey or chicken for ground beef.
Serve with a side of fries or a simple coleslaw for a complete meal. Enjoy your delicious sloppy joes!