Pioneer Woman Sloppy Joes Recipe
The Pioneer Woman Sloppy Joes Recipe is warm, filling and full of comfort. It reminds me of busy weeknights. The sauce is sweet, tangy and rich.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 hamburger buns
Instructions
Heat the Pan
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. This helps cook meat evenly and adds flavor.
Cook the Beef
- Add ground beef to skillet. Break it apart and cook until brown with no pink left.
Add Onion and Pepper
- Add chopped onion and bell pepper. Cook until soft and fragrant, about five minutes.
Add Garlic
- Add minced garlic. Stir and cook for one minute until garlic smells nice.
Drain Extra Fat
- Carefully drain extra grease from skillet. This keeps sloppy joes from feeling too heavy.
Add Sauces
- Add ketchup, tomato paste, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well to combine everything.
Sweeten the Sauce
- Add brown sugar, salt and pepper. Mix gently until sauce looks smooth and rich.
Simmer Slowly
- Lower heat and let mixture simmer for fifteen minutes. Stir often to prevent sticking.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste the sauce. Add more salt or sugar if needed for balance.
Toast the Buns
- Lightly toast buns if desired. This helps hold the filling better.
Assemble the Sloppy Joes
- Spoon meat mixture onto buns. Serve warm and enjoy the messy goodness.
Notes
- Use ground turkey for lighter version.
- Add chili powder for extra heat.
- Use red bell pepper for sweeter taste.
- Toast buns to avoid sogginess.
- Add shredded cheese on top for kids.