Sloppy Joes
Cost $10.20 recipe / $2.04 servingThis sloppy joes recipe is a weeknight dinner classic with juicy ground beef and a tangy homemade sauce. They're kid approved!
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion ($0.32)
- 1 green bell pepper ($0.79)
- 2 cloves garlic ($0.16)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil ($0.16)
- 1 lb. ground beef* ($5.49)
- 1 15oz. can tomato sauce ($0.79)
- 3 Tbsp tomato paste ($0.21)
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar ($0.12)
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar ($0.08)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard ($0.06)
- 1 tsp chili powder ($0.10)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce ($0.02)
- 3/4 tsp salt ($0.03)
- 5 hamburger buns ($1.87)
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Instructions
- Finely dice the onion and bell pepper, and mince the garlic.
- Add the olive oil and beef to a skillet and cook over medium heat until the beef is cooked through. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet with the beef. Continue to sauté until the onions are soft and translucent.
- Finally, add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, vinegar, brown sugar Dijon, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce,and salt to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Allow the meat and sauce to simmer over medium-low for about 5 minutes.
- Serve over toasted buns.
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Notes
*You can use any fat percentage ground beef. If using a higher fat content beef, like 80/20, you'll want to drain the excess fat after browning.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 22gFat: 23gSodium: 1138mgFiber: 3g
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