Sloppy Joes

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These homemade sloppy joes are rich, savory, and perfectly balanced with a touch of sweetness and smoky flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients and ready in just 30 minutes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: 100 + BEST Easy Beef Recipes for Dinner

Keyword: beef, buns, ground beef, main dish, sloppy joes

Servings: -6

Author: Carrian Cheney

Equipment

Ingredients

3 Tablespoons Butter
½ Cup Onion diced fine
1 Red Bell Pepper diced fine
1 ½ teaspoons Garlic minced
1 Pound Ground Beef we use 80% lean
2 ½ Tablespoons Dark or Light Brown Sugar
2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
¾ teaspoon Liquid Smoke
1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1 Cup Ketchup
¼ Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
Salt and Pepper to taste
4 Buns for serving

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Instructions

Heat a dutch oven over medium heat and add the butter.
3 Tablespoons Butter
Once melted, quickly add the onion and stir occasionally until translucent.
½ Cup Onion
Add the peppers and garlic and stir occasionally for 1 minute then add the ground beef and break it up with a wooden spoon, stirring it all together.
1 Red Bell Pepper, 1 ½ teaspoons Garlic, 1 Pound Ground Beef
Allow to cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the brown sugar, mustard, worcestershire, liquid smoke, chili powder, and paprika.
2 ½ Tablespoons Dark or Light Brown Sugar, 2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard, 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce, ¾ teaspoon Liquid Smoke, 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder, 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
Stir for 30 seconds and then add the ketchup and vinegar.
1 Cup Ketchup, ¼ Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
Allow to cook for 5 minutes, season to taste and serve or cook up to 1 hour on low and then serve. The longer it cooks the better the flavor.
Salt and Pepper
Scoop onto buns that have been brushed with butter.
4 Buns

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Notes

May be stored in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.

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