Sloppy Joe is an American diner classic. This recipe features a lean beef mince in a rich and slightly spicy tomato sauce sandwiched between two lightly toasted buns. It's a hearty meal that's full of flavor and won't break the bank!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Ingredients
Servings
4
Instructions
- Mince garlic and finely chop bell pepper and onion.
- Heat up butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add beef mince and cook until brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Add garlic, onion and bell pepper to the same skillet and cook for a few minutes until fragrant.
- Add the rest of the ingredients (apart from the buns) to skillet and stir well until combined. Cook for 10-15 minutes until it thickens to desired consistency.
- Meanwhile, toast your buns.
- Remove meat sauce from heat, and serve immediately over toasted buns.
Notes
- Adjust amount of ketchup according to your preference.
- Adjust cooking time according to your preference. If you want a thicker sauce, cook it for longer. If you want a thinner sauce, add more water.
- Use whatever buns you like to suit your dietary requirements.
- The meat sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for 3 days or freezer for 3 months.
