Nitrate & Nitrite Free Crockpot Sloppy Joes
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6 servings
- 1 ½ 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 tomato paste
- 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For serving
- 6 hamburger buns
- dill pickle slices (optional)
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 throughout with no pink remaining, about 7–8 minutes. Tilt the skillet and spoon off all but about 1 tablespoon of the rendered fat.
- 2
Add the onion and green bell pepper to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 4–5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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