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Easy Homemade Sloppy Joes

These Easy Homemade Sloppy Joes are a childhood classic with sweet and savory flavors. No need for a canned sauce when you can have this quick and simple homemade recipe! The perfect weeknight dinner the family goes wild for!
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Heather

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 hamburger buns, split

Instructions

  • In a large sauce pan, brown the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain any grease if needed.
  • Add the minced garlic and sauté a minute and until fragrant.
  • Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, water, salt and black pepper.
  • Let the mixture simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  • Serve on hamburger buns and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 1017mg | Potassium: 397mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 207IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 3mg
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