Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes Ground Beef Recipes Emeril's Sloppy Joes 3.8 (55) 5 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 This kid's classic and favorite leaves time for the family to enjoy summer evenings together. The recipe for the flavorful meat sauce can easily be doubled. Feel free to make a bigbatch of it over the weekend, then freeze it in smaller portions for busy weeknights. Ingredients 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 medium onion, diced small (2 cups) 1 large celery stalk, diced small (½ cup) ½ green bell pepper, diced small (½ cup) Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef 3 tablespoons dark-brown sugar 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 cups prepared tomato sauce 1 cup homemade beef or chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth 2 teaspoons hot-pepper sauce (optional) 4 hamburger buns, split Directions In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high. Add onion, celery, bell pepper, season with salt and pepper, and cook until vegetables soften, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add beef, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned, 2 minutes. Add brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, and stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Add hot-pepper sauce (if using) and remove beef mixture from heat. Meanwhile, heat broiler, with rack in top position. Place buns, cut side up, on a baking sheet and lightly brush with 2 tablespoons oil. Broil until buns are golden, about 3 minutes. (Alternatively, toast on a grill pan or in a skillet, oiled side down, over medium-high.) Generously spoon beef mixture over toasted bun bottoms. Sandwich with bun tops and serve. Rate it Print