Homemade Sloppy Joes
A homemade version of an All American favorite, Sloppy Joes.
Servings 4
Calories 525kcal
Ingredients
- 4 hamburger buns
- 2 Tbsp butter softened
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion minced
- ½ Serrano pepper minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb. ground beef
- ⅔ cup tomato sauce
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- ⅓ cup water
- 2-4 Tbsp brown sugar Adjust sweetness to your taste; I used 3 Tbsp
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- ¾ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Tabasco Sauce to taste, I prefer the Chipotle version (optional)
Instructions
- Use one tablespoon of softened butter and spread scant amount on inside of buns. Grill buns in skillet for about two minutes until toasted; remove and set aside.
- Combine remaining butter and olive oil in skillet and heat until butter is melted. Add onion and Serrano pepper and saute for 4-5 minutes on medium heat until softened. Add garlic and saute for one minute.
- Add ground beef and saute until no longer pink.
- Add all remaining ingredients to skillet, mix well and simmer on low for 15-30 minutes; the longer the better.
- Serve on toasted buns.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Sandwich | Calories: 525kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 901mg | Potassium: 641mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 595IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 5mg