This hearty skillet dinner starts with ground beef browned until deeply savory, then simmered with sweet onion, green bell pepper, and garlic until everything turns soft and fragrant. A rich tomato sauce base gets brightened with a splash of apple cider vinegar and a touch of tangy mustard, while smoked paprika and garlic powder build layers of warm, smoky flavor. The mixture simmers low and slow until it thickens and clings to every bite of meat instead of pooling in the pan. Piled onto soft hamburger buns, it's the kind of nostalgic, messy-in-the-best-way dinner that comes together in one skillet and disappears fast at the table. It's a solid pick for anyone keeping an eye on added sugar without giving up the classic sloppy joe experience.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and no pink remains, about 6–8 minutes. Drain off all but about 1 tablespoon of fat.
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
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