sloppy joe recipe

Here's a classic and easy Sloppy Joe recipe: Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1 small onion, finely chopped 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped (optional) 2 cloves garlic, minced 3/4 cup ketchup 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional for richer flavor) 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp yellow mustard Salt and pepper to taste 4 hamburger buns Butter for toasting buns (optional) Instructions: Cook the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat. Add veggies: Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Make it saucy: Stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Toast the buns (optional): Lightly butter the buns and toast them in a skillet or under a broiler until golden. Assemble: Spoon the meat mixture onto the buns and serve hot. Would you like a spicy version or a vegetarian twist too?