Pioneer Woman Sloppy Joes Recipe
The Pioneer Woman Sloppy Joes Recipe is a true comfort food classic. It is sweet, savory and very filling. This Pioneer Woman Sloppy Joes Recipe is perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds ground beef
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 6 hamburger buns
- 2 tablespoons butter for toasting buns
Instructions
Cook the Ground Beef
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef. Cook until browned. Break the meat with a spoon while cooking. Drain excess fat carefully.
Add the Vegetables
- Add chopped onion and green bell pepper to the beef. Cook for about 5 minutes. Stir often until vegetables become soft and fragrant.
Add Garlic
- Add minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for one minute only. Stir constantly to prevent burning. Garlic should smell fresh and aromatic.
Prepare the Sauce
- In a small bowl, mix ketchup, tomato paste, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar. Stir well until smooth and combined.
Combine Everything
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet. Add salt, pepper, paprika and red pepper flakes. Stir everything together very well.
Simmer the Mixture
- Reduce heat to low. Let the mixture simmer for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally. The sauce will thicken and coat the beef nicely.
Toast the Buns
- Spread butter lightly on the inside of buns. Toast them in a pan until golden brown. This adds flavor and prevents soggy bread.
Assemble the Sloppy Joes
- Spoon the beef mixture onto the bottom buns. Add a generous amount. Cover with top buns and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use 80/20 ground beef for best flavor.
- Drain excess grease to avoid oily sandwiches.
- Simmer longer if you want thicker sauce.
- Add more brown sugar for sweeter taste.
- Add hot sauce for extra spice.
- Toast buns to keep them from getting soggy.