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Ohio Sloppy Joes Recipe Easy Homemade Comfort Food on Buttered White Bread

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A nostalgic Ohio-style sloppy joe served on buttered white bread, combining a rich, sweet-savory tomato beef filling with the indulgent texture of buttered bread for a comforting and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 blend preferred)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small green bell pepper, diced (optional)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup (4 fl oz / 120 ml) ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons (1 oz / 30 g) tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon (0.5 fl oz / 15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon (0.4 oz / 12 g) brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon (0.17 fl oz / 5 ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Unsalted butter, for spreading on bread
  • White sandwich bread, soft and fresh

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a small splash of oil or start with the ground beef (about 2 tablespoons). Let it get hot but not smoking.
  2. Brown the ground beef in the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until no pink remains and the beef starts to get golden bits, about 7–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary, leaving a bit for flavor.
  3. Add the chopped onion, diced green bell pepper (if using), and minced garlic. Sauté with the beef until the vegetables soften, about 4 minutes.
  4. Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy. Add a splash of water or broth if too thick.
  6. While the sauce simmers, spread a generous layer of unsalted butter on each slice of white sandwich bread.
  7. Assemble the sandwiches by spooning a hearty scoop of the sloppy joe mixture onto the buttered bread. Top with another buttered slice or serve open-faced.
  8. Serve immediately while warm and juicy. Optionally, serve with pickles or coleslaw.

Notes

Brown the beef well for added flavor and drain excess fat selectively to avoid greasiness. Butter the bread just before assembling to prevent sogginess. If the sauce is too runny, simmer uncovered a few extra minutes to thicken. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months; reheat with a splash of water or broth to loosen the sauce.

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