Homemade Sloppy Joes Sandwich (Print-Friendly Version)
Ground beef and veggies simmered in a tangy sauce, nestled in soft buns for an easy, hearty meal.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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680 grams lean ground beef (90/10)
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1 small sweet onion, diced
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1 small green bell pepper, diced
→ Sauce and Seasonings
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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0.13 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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355 millilitres beef stock
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240 millilitres ketchup
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2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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Kosher salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How to Prepare:
01 -
Heat vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add lean ground beef and cook until well browned, approximately 3 to 5 minutes, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
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Add diced onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
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Incorporate tomato paste, minced garlic, smoked paprika, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Stir until fragrant, around 1 minute.
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Pour in beef stock, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
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Stir in ketchup, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil.
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Reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and flavors meld, about 15 to 20 minutes.
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Ladle the hot mixture immediately into hamburger buns of your choice and serve.
# Additional Information:
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For freezing, let the cooked mixture cool completely, portion into freezer bags, press out excess air, and freeze flat. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat gently over low heat.