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Easy Sloppy Joe Recipe with Ketchup

A quick and comforting dish made with ground beef, ketchup, and simple seasonings, perfect for weeknight meals.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 hamburger buns

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Serving spoon
  • Toaster or grill for buns

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Once the beef is cooked, carefully drain any excess fat from the skillet.
  3. Stir in the ketchup and Worcestershire sauce until the meat is evenly coated.
  4. Sprinkle the garlic powder into the mixture and stir well.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 5-10 minutes.
  6. While the meat is simmering, toast the hamburger buns in a toaster or on a grill.
  7. Once everything is ready, spoon a generous amount of the meat mixture onto the bottom half of each bun.
  8. Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve with a side of pickles for a classic touch.