sloppy joes
I usually brown hamburger buns in the broiler and then top the bun with the meat mixture and serve. A quick and easy recipe. I add the apple cider vinegar to give the meat mixture a little "bite".
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prep time
10 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 - whole large onion, diced
- 1 - large green bell pepper, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups ketchup
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons chili powder (more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more to taste)
- - worcestershire sauce (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional)
- - tabasco sauce (optional, to taste)
- - salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
- - freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- - kaiser rolls or hamburger buns
- - butter
How To Make sloppy joes
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Step 1Add butter to a large skillet or dutch oven over medium high heat. Add ground beef and cook until brown. Drain most of the fat and discard.
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Step 2Add onions, green pepper, and garlic. Cook for a few minutes, or until vegetables begin to get soft.
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Step 3Add ketchup, brown sugar, chili powder, dry mustard, and water. Stir to combine and simmer for 15 minutes, adding salt and pepper to taste. Also add tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and Tabasco if desired. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
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Step 4Spread rolls with butter and brown on a griddle or skillet. Spoon meat mixture over the rolls, topping with a slice of cheese (optional). Serve.
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