Sloppy Joes
Not much to say about this oldie but goodie dish - other than making it from scratch blows away the flavor profile of some canned sloppy joe product. Try it this way and you'll never go back!
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons of butter
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2 1/2 pounds ground beef
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1/2 large onion, diced
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1 green bell pepper, diced
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5 cloves of garlic, minced
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1 1/2 cups ketchup
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2 tablespoons mustard
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1 cup water
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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2 teaspoons chili powder, more if you like
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Directions
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In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, drain, and then add to a large pot.
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In the same skillet, sauté the onion and green pepper, and garlic for 4-5 minutes. Add to the pot of beef.
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Stir in the ketchup, mustard, water, brown sugar, chili powder and red pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste. Add some salt and pepper to taste.
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Let simmer until you reach the consistency desired, adding water if too thick. Serve on hamburger buns or your choice of rolls.
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If you want to try something different, go half and half with some ground pork!
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Never use a canned sloppy joe sauce again!