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sloppy joshes

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Recipe by
Joshua Brown
@joshua44
Snellville, GA

My wife and I aren't fond of the ketchup-based sauce in most Sloppy Joes. I came up with this recipe because we ARE very fond of Sloppy Joe kind of sandwiches. I've got nothing against ketchup. I just don't want a ketchup sandwich with a little meat added in.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For sloppy joshes

  • 1 1/4 lb
    lean ground beef
  • 1 sm
    onion, diced
  • 1 md
    bell pepper, diced
  • 15 oz
    tomato sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    brown sugar
  • 1 - 2 Tbsp
    minced garlic
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 2 - 3 Tbsp
    ketchup
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/2 c
    shredded carrots
  • 1 Tbsp
    Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground mustard
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp
    vegetable oil

How To Make sloppy joshes

  • 1
    Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the ground beef and season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Cook for 10 minutes or until brown and crumbly. Drain off any grease.
  • 2
    Add onion, bell pepper, carrots, and minced garlic. Cook and stir until vegetables have begun to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • 3
    Stir in ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and tomato sauce.
  • 4
    Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until sauce has thickened, 30-40 minutes.
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