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Chef John's Sloppy Joes

Chef John's Sloppy Joes

Cost $10.5, save $12.5

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  • 40 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $10.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 1 ½ pounds extra lean ground beef
    • 🧅 ½ onion, diced
    • 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 green bell pepper, diced

  • Sauce and Seasoning

    • 💧 1 cup water
    • ¾ cup ketchup
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
    • 🧂 1 ½ teaspoons salt, or to taste
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 💧 1 cup water
    • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

STEPS

1

Combine the ground beef and onion in a cold skillet, place the skillet onto a stove burner, and turn the heat to medium. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly and browned.

2

Stir the garlic and bell pepper into the beef mixture; continue cooking and stirring until the vegetables are tender, 2 to 3 more minutes.

3

Add 1 cup of water. Mix in ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Pour in 1 more cup of water.

4

Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook until the mixture becomes very thick, 30 to 45 minutes. Adjust salt and pepper as needed. Season with cayenne.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

271

Calories

  • 25
    Protein
  • 14
    Carbs
  • 13
    Fats

💡 For a thicker consistency, reduce the water slightly during cooking.Use freshly ground black pepper for enhanced flavor.Serve on toasted buns for added texture and taste.