Description
Learn how to make a delicious Homemade Sloppy Joe Sauce that’s perfect for topping burgers or filling sandwiches. This tangy and sweet sauce will elevate your next meal!
Ingredients
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For the Sloppy Joe Sauce:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3/4 cup water (divided in 1/2)
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
Instructions
- In a skillet, on medium-high heat, sauté the ground beef and onions until the meat is in small bits and the onion is transparent, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and continue to sauté until garlic is fragrant, about a minute or two.
- Pour in the first half of the water, scrape the pan, and add the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3 minutes on medium-high heat.
- Add the additional water, turn heat down to medium, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until thickened. Stir often.
- Stir in the sriracha and vinegar. Let stand for a couple of minutes. Serve over buns or as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Sloppy Joe, Sauce, Homemade, Ground Beef, Easy, Tangy, Sweet
