Description
A rich, juicy, and flavorful upgrade to classic sloppy joes, featuring a deep tomato-beef sauce served on buttery, toasted brioche buns for maximum comfort and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup (120ml) ketchup
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 4 large brioche buns
- 2 tbsp butter (for toasting)
Instructions
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Measure out sauces and have them ready.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon.
- Cook beef for 5-6 minutes until browned and no longer pink. Drain excessive grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon.
- Add diced onion to the beef and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add tomato paste, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Stir to coat the meat evenly.
- Simmer the mixture for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- While the meat simmers, cut brioche buns in half and brush cut sides generously with butter.
- Toast buns butter-side down in a skillet or grill pan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Assemble by placing a generous scoop of the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom half of each bun and topping with the top half.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
Use 80/20 ground beef for juiciness; lean beef will result in a dry texture. Toast the buns thoroughly to prevent sogginess. The meat mixture can be made up to 3 days in advance and reheated. For extra richness, add cheddar or American cheese on top.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sloppy joe per ser
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
Keywords: sloppy joes, brioche buns, comfort food, quick dinner, ground beef recipe, easy meals, family friendly