Old fashioned Sloppy Joe sandwiches are an American classic. Growing up my mom never let me buy school lunch. I begged her to buy these one day and she gave in. I ate them and they were tasteless. So gross. But then she made this version and I loved them. Trust me when I say this is an easy and delicious meal that your whole family is sure to love too!
Sloppy Joes
(Serves 6)
3 Tbsp. Olive Oil
2 Lbs. Ground Beef
1 tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
1 tbsp. Brown Sugar
1 tsp, Mustard
½ Cup Water
16 oz. Tomato Sauce
½ tsp. Chili Powder
¾ tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
1 tsp. Garlic Powder
1 Small Onion – Chopped
1 Green Pepper – Chopped
¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes (Optional)
1 Package Hamburger Rolls
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and add in the beef. Break up the meat with the side of your wooden spoon like you would taco meat. While that is cooking, in a bowl combine the worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, water, mustard, tomato sauce and chili powder. Mix well.
Next season the beef with salt, black pepper and garlic powder ( you can add the chili flakes now if you would like). Add in the onion and pepper and saute for about 5 minutes or until until fragrant and almost cooked through. Add in the tomato mixture and cook for at least 10 more minutes. Serve on top of hamburger rolls.