Quick Ground Beef Sloppy Joe Recipe Is a Classic Family Favorite Sandwiches Dinner Lunch Budget-friendly

Forget that canned sloppy joe sauce! Here’s a simple sloppy joes recipe you can make in about 30 minutes. Your family is going to love them.

Serve this easy ground beef recipe with potato salad, cole slaw, french fries or your favorite side dishes. 

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup water
• hamburger buns
• optional toppings: cheese, sliced onions, pickles, pickled jalapenos

Here’s how to make it:

1. Brown the ground beef. Drain off fat.
2. Add the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, onion and garlic powders and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer about 25 to 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve on buns with desired toppings.

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