Best Homemade Sloppy Joes

4.84 from 42 votes

Upgrade your Sloppy Joes with real ingredients, veggies for texture, and toasted buns. This restaurant-worthy version is ready in 45 minutes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time40

Total Time45

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Sloppy Joes

Servings: sandwiches

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1 pound lean ground beef, 1 medium onion (diced), stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned about 5 to 7 minutes.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet, then return the skillet to the heat.
Add 1 medium green bell pepper (diced), 2 ribs celery (siced), 1 (8 ounce can) tomato sauce, 1 (6 ounce can) tomato paste, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 4 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Preheat the broiler on your oven and place the rack so that it is 12 inches beneath the broiler. Place 8 hamburger buns, open-face, on a baking sheet. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, or until lightly browned. Keep a close eye on them to avoid burning.
Spoon the hot Sloppy Joe mixture onto the toasted hamburger buns. Serve immediately.

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