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A plate of fast ground beef sloppy joes on buns, ready to eat

Classic Fast Ground Beef Sloppy Joes

Quick and easy, these classic sloppy joes are perfect for a weeknight meal. Ground beef is cooked in a savory sloppy joe sauce and served on toasted hamburger buns.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 can (15-ounce) sloppy joe sauce
  • 4-6 hamburger buns toasted if desired

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Drain any excess grease, then stir in the sloppy joe sauce and combine well.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes, allowing it to thicken. Serve hot on hamburger buns.

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding a dash of Worcestershire sauce or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sloppy joe mixture.