The BEST Ever Sloppy Joe Recipe
- DFDairy-Free
- GFGluten-Free
- LCLow Carb
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.
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
- 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.
- Add the onion, green pepper, and garlic to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard; season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 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.
- Toast the hamburger buns in the oven or on a skillet.
- 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.
Equipment
- 1 skillet