Yummy Sloppy Joes
A sloppy joe is messy, nostalgic comfort food at its absolute finest. Seasoned ground beef simmered in a rich, tangy-sweet tomato sauce that's loaded with savory depth from hints of Worcestershire, garlic, and brown sugar, all piled high on a soft, pillowy hamburger bun that soaks up every last drop of that incredible sauce. The moment you take a bite, it's a glorious, saucy explosion of bold, hearty flavor that somehow manages to taste like home no matter where you eat it. Sure, you'll need extra napkins — but every messy, delicious bite is absolutely worth it.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
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2 Tbsp Olive Oil
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2 Tbsp butter
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2 lb. ground beef
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2/3 green bell pepper, chopped
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2/3 red bell pepper, chopped
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1 large white onion, chopped
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Sauce Ingredients
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2 tsp cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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1 1/3 cup ketchup
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2/3 cup water
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1 tsp yellow mustard
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1/2 tsp chili powder
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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1/2 tsp sea salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
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dash of hot sauce, to taste
Instructions
Add Ketchup, water, Stevia brown sugar substitute, mustard, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper together to make the sloppy joe sauce. Stir and set aside.
Heat butter and oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking apart as it cooks. Drain fat from the cooked meat.
Add onion and bell pepper to same skillet and cook until onions are translucent. Add garlic and cook. Make sure garlic doesn't burn, 30 - 60 seconds.
Add browned meat back to the skillet and add tomato paste. Stir to mix.
Add sloppy joe sauce from above to the ground beef mixture and stir thoroughly to combine.
Cook over MED heat for 20 minutes, until mixture has thickened to your liking. Remove from heat and serve over open faced buns. Top with a touch of mustard for the finishing touch!
Recipe Notes
- This can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 - 3 days.
- Freeze leftovers for up to 2 months.
- You can buy your ground beef to brown and freeze it ahead to reduce prep times.
- This recipe is inspired by the wonderful team at The Chunky Chef
Nutrition Facts
Disclaimer: Nutritional information is automatically calculated and should be used as an estimate only. Actual values may vary based on exact ingredient brands and portion sizes.
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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