Comforting Sloppy Joes

These slightly sweet and tangy, comforting sloppy joes are a staple at weddings, graduations, and funerals--try them at your next gathering.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 450 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 3 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 small sweet onion, diced
• 1 drizzle olive oil
• 10 hamburger buns, split
• 0.25 cup white vinegar
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup prepared yellow mustard
• 1.25 cups ketchup

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pan, skillet, or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Saute onion in the hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Add beef; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off any excess fat.

Step 2

Stir ketchup, mustard, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper into the pan; mix until thoroughly combined. Let simmer over low heat, 15 to 20 minutes. Adjust salt and pepper to your liking.

Step 3

Serve on hamburger buns.