For most, the first thing that comes to mind when they think sloppy joes is a big can of Manwhich. Erase this thought! Homemade sloppy joes are SO easy to make and SO much better than the canned stuff. And, they really aren’t that much more expensive since you likely already have most of the ingredients in your pantry.
These home cooked sloppy joe sandwiches were the perfect weeknight meal for us after I had a long day at work because they’re quick to make and now I have lunch for the rest of the week! Plus, who doesn’t love a good ol’ plate of American comfort food once in a while?
So… Here we go!
What You Need: 
- 1T vegetable oil
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 1.5-2lbs lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 8oz can tomato sauce
- 3T tomato paste
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2T Worcestershire sauce
- 1t hot sauce (Cholula, Tabasco)
- Hamburger buns, toasted
- Sliced cheddar cheese (optional)
What To Do:
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- Add the garlic, red pepper, and green pepper
- Cook until soft and fragrant, season with salt and pepper
- Add the ground beef, stir and continuously break apart until browned and cooked through
- Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce to the meat, stir to mix
- Simmer on low until the mixture thickens, remove from heat
- Serve on a toasted hamburger bun, optional to add a slice of cheese. Oh go on, just add the cheese!
See? Wasn’t that *almost* as easy as just opening the can? I thought so 🙂
Happy eating!
Lindsay
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