Easy 3 Ingredient Sloppy Joes
These easy 3 ingredient sloppy joes come together in about 20 minutes with just ground beef, ketchup, and brown sugar. This is the recipe I have made for decades when dinner needs to be fast, simple, and something everybody will eat without a single complaint.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Wooden Spoon
- Measuring cups
Ingredients
Sloppy Joe Filling
- 2 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup ketchup
- 3 tbsp brown sugar packed
For Serving
- 8 hamburger buns toasted if desired
Instructions
Cook the Beef
- Place the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Break it apart with a wooden spoon and cook until fully browned and no pink remains, about 7-8 minutes.
- Drain the excess grease from the skillet. You want just a small amount left for flavor, but too much will make your sloppy joes greasy.
Build the Sauce
- Add the ketchup and brown sugar to the browned beef. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and clings to the meat.
Serve
- Taste and adjust the sweetness or add a pinch of salt if needed. Spoon the sloppy joe mixture generously onto hamburger buns and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 23gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 390mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 3mg
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