
Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes Recipe
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Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes Recipe
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Hearty and flavorful old fashioned sloppy joes! This homemade sauce is perfect for using as a quick weeknight meal for the family!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 1/2 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard or can use dijon
- 1 tablespoon molasses can sub with brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 6 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add in the bell pepper and onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add in the ground beef. Continue cooking over medium heat. Breaking up the meat while it cooks. Cook until the meat is completely browned, approximately 5 minutes.
- Once the meat is browned and the onion and peppers are tender, add in the garlic. Cook an additional 30 seconds.
- Add in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, ground mustard, molasses, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Stir to coat the meat.
- Bring to a low simmer, allow the meat to cook in the sauce, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes until the sauce reduces and mixture is thick.
- During this time prepare the hamburger buns by spreading a little butter on the insides and toasting in a skillet.
- Serve the sloppy joes warm.
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Notes
- Ground Beef: use an 85-90% lean beef, if using a lower percentage be sure to drain the excess grease after cooking the meat.
- Make Ahead Instructions:
- Freezing & Storage:
- Prepare the recipe as instructed, store the meat sauce in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: heat the meat sauce over medium low heat on the stovetop for 10-12 minutes until heated through.
- Prepare the meat sauce as instructed, allow to cool to room temperature. Store in a sealed freezer safe container. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Remove to the refrigerator to thaw overnight.
- Reheat on the stovetop over medium low heat heat until warmed through, about 10-12 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
192kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192 kcal
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1 | |
Calories | 192kcal | 10% |
Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
Protein | 17g | 34% |
Fat | 11g | 17% |
Fiber | 1g | 4% |
Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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