Nitrate & Nitrite Free Instant Pot 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 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup water
For serving
- 6 hamburger buns
Instructions
- 1
Set the Instant Pot to Sauté (Normal). Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no pink remains and the meat is browned in spots, about 7–8 minutes. Tilt the pot and spoon off all but about 1 tbsp of the rendered fat.
- 2
Add the onion and bell pepper to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and the onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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