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Sloppy Joes
This family and budget-friendly, homemade sloppy Joe recipe is the ultimate weeknight win. Six servings, one skillet, and it’s on the table in under an hour.
Prep
15 min
Cook
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Total
50 min
Serves
6 serving(s)
Instructions
- 01
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Cook onion and bell pepper, stirring occasionally, until softened and slightly golden, 10 to 15 minutes
- 02
Add ketchup and cook, stirring occasionally, until color has darkened and ketchup is reduced to a thick paste, 7 to 10 minutes.
- 03
Add garlic and chili powder and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add vinegar, mustard, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until incorporated, about 1 minute more.
- 04
Increase heat to high and add ground beef. Using a fork, break apart beef until separated and no big lumps remain. Cook, stirring frequently, until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 05
Add tomato sauce and bring to a boil, stirring to combine. Let cool slightly; season with salt, if needed.
- 06
Divide beef mixture among buns and serve.
Nutrition
per serving
- Calories
- 396
- Protein
- 19g
- Carbs
- 33g
- Fat
- 20g
- Fiber
- 3g
- Sugar
- 12g
- Sat. fat
- 7g
- Sodium
- 777mg
- Cholesterol
- 54mg
Variations & swaps
Sloppy Joes Variations
- Sloppy Joe Cups
- Sloppy Joe Casserole
- Sloppy Joe Orzo
- Sloppy Joe Pasta
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