Classic Homemade Sloppy Joes Recipe – Sweet & Tangy Comfort Food

Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 ½ cups ketchup
• 1 can (6-ounce) tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or mustard powder
• 1 tablespoon light or dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper ((to taste))
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce ((see Note))
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 8 hamburger buns ((white or whole wheat; toasted, if desired))
• Pickles
• Onions ((raw, sautéed, pickled, or fried))
• Sliced or grated cheese ((such as Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, or Cheddar))
• Coleslaw ((such as Spicy Cole Slaw))
• Potato chips
• Fried egg