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Sloppy Joe Recipe

Easy Sloppy Joe Recipe: Quick and Delicious Family Dinner

This Sloppy Joe Recipe delivers incredible flavors and textures for a cozy family meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5 sandwiches
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 359

Ingredients
  

  • 15 oz canned tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp yellow mustard
  • 2-3 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp extra light olive oil
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 small green bell pepper seeded and finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 5 count hamburger buns to serve

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Medium bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and brown sugar, and set it aside.
  2. Place a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium/high heat. Add olive oil and ground beef. Sauté the beef for about 5 minutes until cooked through and no longer pink, breaking it up with a spatula. If there is extra fat, tilt the pan and spoon it out or blot it up with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Stir in the diced peppers and onion. Cook another 5 minutes until the veggies are tender and beef is browned. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.
  4. Add the sauce and bring to a light boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 10-15 minutes or until thickened to your liking. Adjust the seasoning and add water if you prefer a looser consistency. Serve on toasted buns.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 359kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 24gFat: 15g

Notes

Feel free to customize the meat or add spices to suit your taste. This recipe is perfect for meal prep and leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.

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