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The Best Sloppy Joe Recipe
Rahat

The Best Sloppy Joe Recipe

There’s something irresistibly comforting about a perfectly crafted Sloppy Joe, and this recipe delivers just that. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a quick yet satisfying meal that feels like a warm hug on a busy day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 271
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion about ½ a medium onion
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 lb ground beef I like to use 90%
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder or 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup tomato paste 4 oz
  • 3-4 Tablespoons light brown sugar firmly packed
  • 3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth beef broth, or water
  • Burger buns for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and pepper and cook until softened.
  3. Add ground beef and cook until browned, crumbling as you cook. Drain off excess grease if needed.
  4. Add spices (smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder (or mustard), salt and pepper) and stir into the beef.
  5. Add tomato paste, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and worcestershire and stir until well-combined.
  6. Drizzle in broth or water.
  7. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
  8. Serve warm on buns.

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 724mgPotassium: 530mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 890IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 3mg
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