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Easy Homemade Sloppy Joes
Quick, one-pan sloppy joe recipe with a mild, sweet, and slightly tangy sauce that the whole family will enjoy. Made with simple pantry ingredients and ready in 20 minutes. Recipe makes about 4 standard sandwiches using hamburger buns (6-8 sliders). Plan on doubling for additional servings. See notes for tweaks and adjustments.
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Serves
4
Instructions
- 01
Cook onion (optional): heat 1–2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened.
- 02
Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until no pink remains. Drain excess grease.
- 03
Stir in ketchup, water, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
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Allow to simmer for addition 1-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly thickened.
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Spoon onto hamburger buns and serve warm.
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