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3-Ingredient Easy Sloppy Joe Recipe

3-Ingredient Easy Sloppy Joe Recipe

A quick, budget-friendly 3-ingredient Sloppy Joe recipe made in under 15 minutes—perfect for busy American weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard

Method
 

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook until fully browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  2. Drain excess grease, then stir in the ketchup and yellow mustard.
  3. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thick and heated through.
  4. Serve warm on hamburger buns and enjoy.

Notes

  • Use lean ground beef to reduce grease.
  • Add a splash of water if the sauce gets too thick.
  • Great for quick family dinners or meal prep.