How To Make Classic Sloppy Joes With Ketchup

This is the BEST recipe to try in January. It's the perfect post-holiday comfort food.

If you've been craving this classic from your childhood, you’re going to love this old-fashioned sloppy joes recipe with ketchup.

These Sloppy Joes will quickly become one of your favorite ground beef recipes.

With a handful of common ingredients, you will be on your way down nostalgia lane in no time.

Here is the list of ingredients included in this recipe:

• Ground Beef
• Diced Onions
• Diced Green Bell Pepper
• Ketchup
• Chili Sauce
• Brown Sugar
• Yellow Mustard
• Worcestershire Sauce
• Garlic Powder
• Salt and Pepper

Yes, this recipe calls for ketchup and mustard. How fun is that?

Scroll down to the recipe card to get the exact measurements for each ingredient.

Recreating this old school recipe is as easy as 1, 2, 3.

Let me walk you through the simple steps to make this.

1. Over medium heat, brown ground beef with onions and green bell peppers in a medium sized skillet. Then, cook until the beef is no longer pink and drain.

2. Next up, add in the ketchup and chili sauce. Stir to combine and then add in the brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir again to combine the ingredients thoroughly.

3. Lastly, bring mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 25 minutes. Stirring occasionally to avoid sticking.

Serve the Sloppy Joe over your favorite roll or hamburger bun and enjoy.

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If you're looking for more ways to use ground beef, I recommend trying Sheet Pan Nachos asap.

And if you're a 30 minute or less dinner fan, this baked ravioli is a fast favorite.

Let me know if you try this recipe, would love to know your thoughts.

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