Homemade Sloppy Joes

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon olive oil

1 lb. ground beef (85% lean)

½ yellow onion (diced)

3 cloves garlic (minced)

8 oz. can tomato sauce

2 tablespoons ketchup

1 tablespoon packed brown sugar

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

2 teaspoons yellow mustard

2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

2 teaspoons hot sauce (optional*)

½ teaspoon kosher salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

4 Hamburger buns (toasted)

Directions

Add the oil to a large nonstick skillet over high heat.

Add the beef but don’t break it apart yet. Allow a dark brown crust to develop on the bottom of the meat, about 4 minutes. This gives it a hamburger-like texture.

Flip the beef and allow a crust to develop on the reverse side.

Once browned, reduce heat to medium-high.

Add the onions and break the beef apart. Allow the beef to finish cooking through. Drain any excess grease if necessary.

Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Add all remaining ingredients and stir until heated through and thickened slightly. Don't let the sauce reduce too much, especially if you're going to reheat leftovers.

Serving suggestion: Spread butter over the top and bottom of your burger buns and toast them on a griddle or large skillet prior to serving. This adds nice flavor/texture and prevents the buns from becoming soggy.

Serve on buns and top with cheese if desired. Serve with potato wedges!

Nutrition

• Calories: 465 kcal
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Cholesterol: 81 mg
• Sodium: 1103 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 33 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Total Sugars: 11 g
• Protein: 25 g