Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes Ground Beef Recipes Classic Sloppy Joes 3.6 (336) Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 4 Soft sandwich buns work best with this classic kid-friendly Sloppy Joe recipe—as do chips and pickles. The beef mixture can also be served over pasta. Directions In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add ground beef to skillet. Cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until it is no longer pink, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir tomato sauce, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce into beef mixture in skillet. Simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes. Season the mixture with more salt and pepper, as desired. Spoon onto buns, and serve immediately. Credit: Clive Streeter