These easy Sloppy Joes come together fast with simple pantry ingredients and big homemade flavor. The saucy, savory beef mixture is perfect for weeknight dinners and always a family favorite. If you need a quick meal, these easy Sloppy Joes are the best recipe to keep in your rotation.
Why You Will Love Easy Sloppy Joes
- Quick & Easy - Perfect for busy nights when you need dinner fast.
- Simple Pantry Ingredients - You probably already have these on hand.
- Family-Friendly - Both kids and adults will love this easy Sloppy Joes recipe.
- Budget-Friendly - A great option for feeding a crowd.
Tools
- Large Skillet - I actually use a Le Creuset casserole buffet dish for most of my cooking. It's on the pricy side, but I absolutely love it! I also am a huge fan of this Lodge cast iron skillet.
- Spoon, Spatula, or Meat Chopper - For breaking up the ground beef.
- Measuring Cups and Measuring Spoons - We will be measuring quite a bit of ingredients.
Ingredients
Before you head to the recipe card for exact measurements, here’s a quick look at what you’ll be using.
- Ground Beef – The meaty base of Sloppy Joes.
- Tomato Sauce – This is the saucy core that brings everything together.
- Mustard – A little mustard adds that perfect tangy bite.
- Minced Garlic – Fresh has a better flavor, but I reach for jarred garlic quite often.
- Worcestershire Sauce – However you say it, it adds depth and flavor.
- Brown Sugar – Just a touch for sweetness to balance the tang.
- Salt, Black Pepper, Paprika - Classic seasoning to round out all the flavors. Adjust for you and your family's taste buds.
- Buns - A must unless you are doing low carb, then it’s totally not needed.
Instructions
- Add your ground beef and minced garlic to a large skillet, crumble it as it cooks, and drain off the excess grease.
- On low heat, stir in the tomato sauce, mustard, Worcestershire, brown sugar, and pepper, salt, and paprika.
- Let everything simmer together for about 5 minutes, then turn off the heat.
- Pile the yummy goodness on hamburger buns and enjoy!
Tip
- Toast the buns.
Variations
Make these easy Sloppy Joes your own with a few simple tweaks:
- Swap the ground beef for ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Add a slice of cheese for cheesy Sloppy Joes.
- Add a bit of cayenne pepper for a little kick.
What to Serve with homemade Sloppy joes
Easy Sloppy Joes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 Servings 1x
Description
These easy sloppy joes come together in minutes with simple pantry ingredients and big homemade flavor. The savory, slightly sweet sauce coats the ground beef perfectly for a comforting, family-friendly meal. Serve on soft buns for the ultimate quick and delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 can tomato sauce (15 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 6 buns
Instructions
- Add your ground beef and minced garlic to a large skillet, crumble it as it cooks, and drain off the excess grease.
- On low heat, stir in the tomato sauce, mustard, Worcestershire, brown sugar, pepper, salt, and paprika. Adjust seasonings to you and your families taste buds.
- Let everything simmer together for about 5 minutes, then turn off the heat.
- Pile the yummy goodness on hamburger buns and enjoy!
Equipment
Notes
- Swap the ground beef for ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Add a slice of cheese for cheesy sloppy joes.
- Toast the buns.
- Adda bit of cayenne pepper for a little kick.
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
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