Classic Sloppy Joes
Ingredients:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 1/4 cups ketchup
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 6 hamburger buns
Instructions:
- Brown the Beef:
- In a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until it’s fully browned. Drain off any excess fat or liquid from the skillet.
- Mix in the Flavors:
- To the browned beef, add the ketchup, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Pour in 1/4 cup of water to help combine all the ingredients.
- Simmer:
- Mix well to ensure all the ingredients are evenly distributed. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Serve:
- Remove the lid and give the mixture another good stir. Spoon the hot Sloppy Joe filling onto the hamburger buns and serve immediately.
Enjoy this hearty and delicious old-fashioned Sloppy Joes, a quick and easy meal that’s always a crowd-pleaser.
