Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes

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American · 30 min · Beef · dairy-free

470 cal 28g protein 40g carbs 22g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 6 servings
  • 1/2 lb ground beef (85% lean)
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 3/4 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/4 tbsp worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 hamburger buns
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Brown beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, crumbling, 6 minutes; drain excess fat.
  2. Add onion and bell pepper; cook 4 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute.
  4. Add ketchup, worcestershire, brown sugar, salt, and 1/2 cup water.
  5. Simmer 8 minutes until thick and saucy.
  6. Spoon onto toasted buns and serve.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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