Classic Sloppy Joes

5 from 1 vote

Delicious doesn't have to be difficult! These Homemade Sloppy Joes are made with pantry staples and come together in minutes.

Course: Lunch Recipes

Cuisine: Alaskan

Calories: 3094kcal

Author: Laura

1 TBSP butter or light olive oil optional only needed if your beef is very lean
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup diced onions
1/2 cup celery chopped
1/2 red or green pepper chopped
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup water
3 TBSP quick cooking rolled oats you can use whole regular rolled oats just lay them on the cutting board and chop them with a big knife first
8 hamburger buns toasted if you prefer
salt and pepper to taste after they're done cooking

melt the butter, if you're using it, in a dutch oven over medium high heat, begin to brown the ground beef, cooking and breaking it up
after 5 minutes add the onions, celery and peppers, cook about 2 more minutes
then add the rest of the ingredients through the rolled oats
bring to a boil then reduce heat, cover and cook for 10 minutes, don't let it burn reduce heat to keep it simmering
after 10 minutes remove the lid and continue simmering until the sauce is reduced and thickened about 5 minutes, stir as needed
taste for salt and pepper, add if necessary
serve on hamburger buns