🍔✨ Original Homemade Sloppy Joe Recipe — hearty, saucy, and full of nostalgic flavor!
This is the classic version your grandma probably made — sweet, tangy, and perfectly messy. A true American comfort food staple that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
🍴 Ingredients
For the Meat Mixture:
1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend for the best flavor)
½ medium onion, finely chopped
½ green bell pepper, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
For the Sauce:
¾ cup ketchup
1 tbsp tomato paste (optional for extra richness)
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp smoked paprika (optional, but adds depth)
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
For Serving:
Hamburger buns, lightly toasted
Pickles, coleslaw, or cheese slices (optional toppings)
