Nitrate & Nitrite Free Classic Sloppy Joes
Total time35 min
Prep time10 min
Cook time25 min
5.0(20)
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4 servings
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
For serving
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and no pink remains, about 6–8 minutes. Drain off all but about 1 tablespoon of fat.
- 2
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
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