Homemade Sloppy Joes
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Ground beef, onion, and green pepper simmered in a tangy ketchup and mustard sauce, ready in about 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 medium green pepper chopped
- ¾ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
Equipment
- skillet
- cutting board
- chef’s knife
Directions
- Cook the ground beef, onion, and green pepper in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking up the meat, until the beef is browned and the vegetables are soft. Drain off the fat.
- Stir in the ketchup, water, sugar, mustard, and vinegar.
- Let it simmer, uncovered, for about 15 minutes, stirring now and then, until the sauce is thick enough to stay on a bun.
- Taste, then season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon onto the buns and serve hot.
Notes
Leftover filling keeps in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and freezes well in a flat freezer bag.
Nutrition
Serving: 274g | Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1.4g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 857mg | Potassium: 602mg | Fiber: 2.1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 459IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 4.2mg
Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 4 sandwiches; ground beef counted as beef, 85% lean, raw, green pepper counted as green bell pepper (a medium one 119 g), mustard counted as prepared mustard, vinegar counted as wine vinegar. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.
