Description
Flavor-packed homemade sloppy Joes made with ground beef, tangy tomato sauce, and a perfect balance of moisture and depth. This easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality results in under an hour.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (use 85% lean for maximum juiciness)
1 package hamburger helper
2 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tbsp cider vinegar
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp chili powder
4 regular buns
Instructions
Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat
Use tongs to fully crumble the meat while browning
Using tongs, transfer the meat to a plate following meat safety guidelines
Reserve 2 tbsp of beef fat in the skillet (add olive oil if none remains)
Return meat to the skillet with the retained fat
Add hamburger helper seasoning and stir immediately
Pour in 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil
Stir in mustard, cider vinegar, and tomato paste
Simmer the sauce for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally
To serve, toast buns in the last minute while sauce simmers, then spoon meat mixture onto the buns and serve
Notes
For a halal option, use halal ground beef
Ground turkey or plant-based crumbles are good alternatives for meat
Plain yogurt can be used instead of mustard for a creamier texture
Hamburger helper can be substituted with diced onions or sauerkraut relish
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Baking
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sloppy Joe sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg