American Sloppy Joe (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1½ pounds ground beef
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½ green bell pepper, diced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 small onion, diced
→ Sauce Components
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1 tablespoon dry mustard
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¾ cup ketchup
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 dash Worcestershire sauce
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15 ounces tomato sauce
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Pepper flakes to taste (optional)
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 pinch cayenne pepper
→ For Serving
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6 hamburger buns
# Instructions:
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Warm up the olive oil in a big frying pan on medium. Throw in the onion and bell pepper until they start to soften. Stir in garlic and cook for a bit more, around half a minute. Scoop out the veggies and set aside for later.
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Toss the ground beef into the pan and use a spatula to break it into pieces. Cook until well browned. Avoid overcrowding by cooking in batches if needed so it browns properly.
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Once the meat is ready, stir in the ketchup, tomato sauce, brown sugar, dry mustard, cayenne, a sprinkle of salt and pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Blend everything together well.
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Add the cooked veggies back into the pan, give everything a good mix, and lower the heat. Let it simmer gently for about 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce thickens up.
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Taste it and see if you’d like more salt, pepper, or heat. Toss in some pepper flakes if that’s your thing.
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Toast the burger buns, pile the meat mixture on top, and you’re good to go!
# Notes:
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If your pan’s small, cook the meat in batches so it browns instead of steaming.
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You’ll know the sauce is ready when it’s thick enough to stick to the back of a spoon.