Alton Brown Sloppy Joes Recipe
When I think about nice home-cooked meals that are quick and easy, Alton Brown’s Sloppy Joes hits the spot every time!This recipe balances sweet and savory perfectly, thanks to a mix of brown sugar and spices.A crucial tip for achieving the best texture is to cook the peppers and onions until they start to caramelize—this adds a depth of flavor that brings everything together.Experimenting with fresh ground beef or turkey lets you tweak the taste to suit your preferences, making this dish as versatile as it is tasty.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Ground Beef
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Onion chopped
- 1 Green Bell Pepper chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tbsp Mustard
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
- 1/2 cup Chicken Broth
- 6 Buns
Instructions
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add chopped onions and bell peppers to the skillet.
- Cook for 6 to 7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Season with salt and pepper, then add ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard.
- Stir the mixture until everything is well combined.
- Mix in brown sugar, red wine vinegar, and chicken broth.
- Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for 20 minutes.
- Toast your buns on a separate pan or in the oven.
- Spoon the meat mixture onto each bun before serving and enjoy!