The Best Sloppy Joes That I've Ever Had

Name: The Best Sloppy Joes That I've Ever Had
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound 85-90% lean ground beef; ½ cup onion (diced (about 1/2 small onion)); 1 red bell pepper (diced); 2 cloves garlic (minced (about 2 teaspoons)); 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 2 Tablespoons tomato paste; 2 teaspoons white or red vinegar; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; ⅓ cup ketchup; 1 Tablespoon mustard; ¼ cup BBQ sauce; ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth; 4-5 brioche buns (toasted); optional toppings: sliced cheddar cheese (pickles, pickled red onion)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:25min

This is hands down the best sloppy joes recipe. Not only does it have BIG flavor thanks to the homemade sauce, it's a minimal effort recipe – made in one pan and done in 35 minutes!

Updated at: Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:58:49 GMT