Diana's Sloppy Joes blend ground beef with finely minced onion, carrot, and sweet peppers into a savory tomato-based sauce that's simmered until thick and rich, then served on toasted brioche buns for an easy weeknight meal with hidden veggie nutrition.
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Finely dice the onion, carrot, and mini sweet peppers.
Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced vegetables to the skillet and sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened.
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart with a spoon and cook for 5-6 minutes, until browned.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, and sugar to the skillet.
Stir everything together until well combined. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and let the mixture simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
While the meat mixture simmers, melt butter in a separate pan and toast the brioche buns until golden brown.
To assemble, spoon a generous amount of the sloppy joe mixture onto the toasted buns. Serve immediately with pickles and chips, if desired.
Store the cooled meat mixture in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Reheat gently over medium heat on the stovetop, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.
Yes. Prepare the meat mixture up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate in an airtight container. Reheat gently on the stovetop before serving on fresh buns.
The sauce should be thick enough to hold together on the bun without falling apart. It's ready when it clings to the beef and doesn't pool at the bottom of the pan.
Hamburger buns, potato rolls, or ciabatta rolls work well. Avoid soft white bread that tears easily under the saucy filling.
Ground turkey works as a leaner substitute; brown it the same way. Plant-based ground meat can work but may require less cooking time—follow package instructions.
Add more Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, or a splash of apple cider vinegar to increase savory and tangy notes.
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