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Sloppy Joes

Prep Time:

5 minutes

Cook Time:

20 minutes

Serves:

4

Growing up, I always had sloppy joes made out of a can. I think the homemade version is way better - and you are in control of the ingredients and sodium content.

5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef

  • ½ onion, diced

  • 1 green bell pepper, diced

  • 1 t salt

  • 1 t black pepper

  • 1 C (8 oz) tomato sauce

  • 1 t vegetable oil

  • ½ C ketchup

  • 2 T worcestershire sauce

  • 2 t mustard

  • 1 t garlic powder

  • 1 t onion powder

  • 1 T brown sugar

  • 4 hamburger buns


Preparation

  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef, onions, bell pepper, 1 t salt and 1 t pepper until the meat has browned and the vegetables have softened (approximately 15 minutes).

  2. Lower the heat to medium, and add the 1 C tomato sauce, ½ C ketchup, 2 T worcestershire sauce, 2 t mustard, 1 t garlic powder, 1 t onion powder, and 1 T brown sugar. Stir until well combined and cook for 5 minutes.

  3. Serve hot in hamburger buns.

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