Description
Sloppy joes are a loose meat sandwich that is made with ground beef, onions and peppers and spices that are simmered in a savory tomato based gravy and served mile high on a toasted bun.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs. Lean Ground Beef
- 1/2 Cup Green Bell Peppers (red works too)
- 1/4 Cup Onion, diced finely
- 1 Tbsp Oil
- 1 Tbsp Minced Onion Flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
FOR THE SAUCE:
- 6 oz. Tomato Paste
- 1/2 Cup Water
- 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1/4 Cup White Wine Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Chili Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Combine all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- In a large skillet, over low/medium heat, sauté the diced onions and peppers in 1-2 Tbsp olive oil for approximately 4-5 minutes or until they being to soften.
- Turn the heat to high and add the ground beef. Sprinkle with the minced onion, garlic and season with salt and pepper. Brown the beef until a deep brown crust appears before breaking the beef apart. Once you see the beef begin to brown on the bottom, give it a good stir and being breaking the beef up with a wooden spoon or fork. Cook the beef until it’s almost cooked through. Drain the excess oil if there is any.
- Once drained, continue breaking the beef up as finely as possible.
- Add the sauce and stir thoroughly to combine.
- Turn the heat down to a simmer and let simmer for about 5-10 minutes, partially covered.
- Remove from the heat and pile the meat mixture on to toasted buns.
Note: You can sub tomato sauce or ketchup for the tomato paste and water. I choose to do it this way to lower the sugar content.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH THESE:
PERFECTLY ROASTED STEAK FRIES
