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Classic Sloppy Joe Recipe

This old-fashioned sloppy Joe recipe is a classic and easy meal made with ground beef, peppers, and tomato sauce. Served on hamburger buns, you can top it with shredded cheese, sliced onions, or even a dollop of sour cream.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Dinner
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1/2 yellow onion minced
  • 1/3 green bell pepper chopped, optional
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp chili powder optional
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 tsp brown sugar optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 hamburger buns

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet or cooking pot, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat while breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Once the meat is cooked, drain the fat.
  • In the same pot, add the chopped onion and bell pepper.
  • Once the vegetables are browned and tender, add the remaining ingredients. Simmer the mixture over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and black pepper as needed.
  • To serve, spoon the mixture in toasted hamburger buns and match your favorite toppings.
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