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Homemade Sloppy Joes

Irresistible Homemade Sloppy Joes That Elevate Dinner Time

Delight in homemade sloppy joes, a comforting and customizable dinner perfect for any crowd.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil Substitute with olive oil or canola oil for a healthier option.
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Provides concentrated tomato flavor and thickness.
  • 3 tablespoons Ketchup Adds sweetness and tang.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Substitute with yellow mustard.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Adds umami and depth to the dish.
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Adjust according to taste for sweetness.
For the Meat
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef (90/10) Substitute with ground turkey, chicken, or lentils.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Sweet Onion (diced) Use yellow onion or shallot if unavailable.
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper (diced) Feel free to substitute with red or yellow bell pepper.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Garlic powder can work as a last resort.
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust to taste.
  • 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper Adjust based on desired spice level.
  • to taste Kosher Salt Season to taste.
  • to taste Black Pepper Season to taste.
For Moisture
  • 1 cup Beef Stock Substitute with chicken stock or vegetable broth.

Equipment

  • Large cast iron skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat the oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add lean ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Brown for 3-5 minutes until no pink remains and drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in diced sweet onion and green bell pepper; cook for another 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  4. Incorporate tomato paste, minced garlic, smoked paprika, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Stir until fragrant.
  5. Pour in beef stock, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release browned bits.
  6. Mix in ketchup, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes.
  8. Toast hamburger buns lightly in another skillet or in the oven at 375°F for about 5 minutes.
  9. Assemble the sloppy joes by spooning the meat mixture onto the toasted buns. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Adjust sweetness with brown sugar according to taste. Feel free to prepare the mixture in advance for meal prep.

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