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Sloppy Joe Recipe With Ketchup

A quick and delicious Sloppy Joe recipe using seasoned ground beef and tangy ketchup, perfect for weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 hamburger buns

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Serving plates

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Drain any excess fat from the beef.
  3. Add chopped onions to the skillet and sauté until they are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard.
  5. Add salt and pepper to taste and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes.
  6. While the mixture simmers, lightly toast your hamburger buns.
  7. Spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture onto the toasted buns and serve immediately.

Notes

Feel free to customize with toppings like pickles or cheese.