Classic Sloppy Joes are a traditional (easy) family favorite that is made and on the table in about 20 minutes. Kids of all ages love them!
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ medium brown onion finely chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper finely chopped
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- ¾ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 2½ Tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- salt and black pepper, enough to season to taste
- ¼ cup water
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Heat a large skillet on Medium-High. Add ground beef, chopped green peppers and onions. Break up the beef in small pieces; add minced garlic. Brown the meat, onions, garlic and peppers, stirring often. Continue to cook, breaking meat up into even smaller pieces as it cooks. When done, meat should be browned, cooked through, and in very small pieces. Drain off grease in the skillet (discard appropriately).
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Add ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika and chili powder. Season with enough salt and pepper to suit your taste. Stir well, until fully blended with the meat mixture. Add water; stir again until it has been fully incorporated.
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Cook on Medium-High heat for 7-8 minutes, stirring often. Some of the water will be absorbed or cook away as you heat the mixture and the flavors come together.
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Once the sloppy joe mixture has finished cooking, it is ready to be served hot. Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto hamburger buns, then serve immediately! Enjoy!
NOTE: Caloric calculation is calculated for 5 servings of the sloppy joe mix only, because different types of hamburger buns may be used by each cook (which would change the calorie amount).