Sloppy Joe

A comforting American classic: savory beef cooked with onion, celery, peppers and a rich tomato sauce, served on a soft bun.

Prep time: 20 min | Cook time: 30 min | Total time: 50 min | Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/2 green pepper, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon chopped parsley

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a 3-quart saucepan. Sauté onion, celery, and green pepper until softened.
2. Add ground beef and brown thoroughly, breaking up any large pieces.
3. Stir in garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
4. Add ketchup, water, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, dry mustard, paprika, chili powder, and parsley. Stir to combine.
5. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes with a splatter shield, stirring occasionally.
6. Serve hot on hamburger buns or open-faced.