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Dressed-Up Sloppy Joes

5 from 11 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings6 people
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • Seasoning salt to taste
  • 1 medium onion minced
  • ½ green pepper minced
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced or pressed
  • ¾ cup ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • 10 teaspoons brown sugar (3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon)
  • 1 ½ tsp. red wine vinegar
  • ¾ tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • ⅓-½ cup water to reach desired consistency
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 6-8 hamburger buns
  • Pickle slices

Instructions

  • Chop the onion, garlic, and bell pepper.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat about 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil. When hot, add the beef and brown it, stirring frequently, with the onion, green pepper, and garlic. Season to taste with seasoning salt.
  • Add in mustard, ketchup, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Combine tomato paste and water and add to hamburger mixture. Add more water if desired. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Cover, turn heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve on hamburger buns (we actually love them topped with pickles and served as sliders on King's Hawaiian Rolls).

Notes

  • Nutritional information was calculated for 1/6th of the Sloppy Joe mixture, no bun. 

 

Crock pot Instructions

Brown ground beef with onion, green pepper, and garlic. Season to taste with seasoning salt. Transfer to slow cooker. Add in remaining ingredients and combine well. Cook on low for 3-4 hours and serve on hamburger buns.

Freezer Instructions

Brown ground beef with onion, green pepper, and garlic. Season to taste with seasoning salt. Transfer to a freezer-safe container. Add in remaining ingredients and combine well. Freeze. When ready to cook, transfer to a slow cooker and cook on low to 3-5 hours. Serve on hamburger buns.

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcal, Carbohydrates: 41g, Protein: 21g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 47mg, Sodium: 614mg, Potassium: 539mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 18g, Vitamin A: 305IU, Vitamin C: 13mg, Calcium: 91mg, Iron: 4mg
Course: Main Courses
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Dressed-Up Sloppy Joes
Calories: 298kcal
Author: Our Best Bites
Cost: $8
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