Band Camp Sloppy Joes Recipe

Ingredients for Band Camp Sloppy Joes

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 ½ cups ketchup
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• Black Pepper

How to Make Band Camp Sloppy Joes

1. In a large skillet, brown 1 lb of ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
2. Add 1 cup of cold water to the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Drain the cooked beef in a colander to remove excess water. Return the beef to the skillet.
4. Add 1 medium chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
5. Stir in 1 ½ cups ketchup, ¼ cup packed brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor!
7. Serve the sloppy joe mixture on hamburger buns. For a fun twist, try serving it on hot dogs!
8. For make-ahead convenience, transfer the cooked sloppy joes to a slow cooker and keep warm on low.