Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup / 150g)
  • 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped (about 1 cup / 150g)
  • 1 pound ground beef (450g), preferably 80/20 blend
  • 1 teaspoon salt (5g)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper (2.5g)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon / 5g)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce (425g)
  • ½ cup ketchup (120 ml)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar, packed (50g)
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (30 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard (15 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (15 ml)
  • 6 hamburger buns, split

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Stir to combine.
  5. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly and the flavors have melded.
  6. Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto hamburger buns and serve immediately.