Take your sloppy joes to the next level with this homemade sloppy joe recipe. Done in less than 20 minutes and better than any canned version, these sloppy joes are not only delicious and savory but filled with flavor.

Homemade Sloppy Joes Recipe

I think that sloppy joes are so underrated. My kids seriously love them! Plus, you can make a homemade version that is so much better than the canned version in less than 20 minutes! These sloppy joes have a perfectly tangy taste that is both savory and sweet.

I also am a firm believer that the bun makes a world of difference! If you have time, try making my homemade hamburger buns to go with these homemade sloppy joes. It will knock your socks off and you won’t believe these are simple sloppy joes.

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What Ingredients Are in Homemade Sloppy Joes?

Ground Beef – As always, we use our own homegrown ground beef that is grass-finished and regeneratively raised. It’s delicious, lean and so good. Our ground beef is 90/10 and I never have to drain off a bunch of fat.
Garlic Powder – Garlic powder is very concentrated but has a ton of flavor. I love adding a teaspoon of garlic powder to the beef.
Onion Powder – If you want you can substitute the onion powder for diced onions but in our family, I have some kids and a husband who hate onions, so we stick to the onion powder for flavor.
Kosher Salt – I love using kosher salt. It has a wonderful flavor and pairs beautifully with the beef.
Pepper
Worcestershire Sauce – To make the flavor of the beef stand out, I like to use Worcestershire sauce.
Ketchup – This is going to be the base of your sloppy joes.
Brown Sugar – Adding brown sugar adds some sweetness to the sloppy joes without being too much.
Mustard – A little mustard adds a tiny bit of tang that is so yummy in sloppy joes.
Hamburger Buns – As previously mentioned, I always make my homemade hamburger buns because they take these sloppy joes to the next level, however, if you don’t have time, you can choose your favorite buns for this recipe.

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Recipe for Homemade Sloppy Joes

In a frying pan, add together ground beef and seasonings and cook until completely cooked through.
Add in ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and mustard and mix well.
Simmer for 3-5 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
Cut hamburger buns in half and butter each side then place butter side up on a baking sheet. Place under the broiler on high for 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Remove immediately.
Spoon sloppy joe mixture onto toasted buns and serve.
Enjoy!

How to Store Homemade Sloppy Joes

If there are any leftovers, I will store the sloppy joe meat in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Then I take the amount needed out and warm it up and serve it on a bun. It couldn’t be any easier!

Gluten Free Sloppy Joes

This sloppy joe recipe is gluten free, however, I always caution that you should always look at the labels on your ingredients to make sure it truly is gluten free. For a gluten free hamburger bun, I use the following buns below:

Franz Gluten Free Hamburger Buns

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