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sloppy joes

(6 ratings)
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Recipe by
Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x
Somewhere, PA

These were so good. The recipe could easily be cut in half. Enjoy! My photo's

(6 ratings)
yield 8 - 10
prep time 15 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For sloppy joes

  • 2 - 1/2 lb
    lean ground beef
  • 3/4 c
    onion, diced
  • 3 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 - 1/2
    green or red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 - 1/2 c
    water
  • 1 - 1/4 c
    ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 3 Tbsp
    brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    dijon mustard
  • 2 1/4 tsp
    salt or to taste
  • 3/4 tsp
    ground black pepper
  • 1 - 1/2 c
    water
  • 3/4 jar
    chili sauce

How To Make sloppy joes

  • 1
    Place ground beef and onion in a large skillet. Turn heat to medium and cook and stir the mixture constantly until the beef is browned and forms small crumbles, about 10 minutes. ( Drain if a lot of grease ) return to pan.
  • 2
    Stir in garlic and green bell pepper; cook and stir until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cup water and stir, scraping the pan to dissolve any brown flavor bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  • 3
    Mix in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Add 1 1/2 more cup water and return mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated and the mixture is thick, about 40 minutes. Stir in the chili sauce and simmer till heated through. If not eating right away, I put mine in my small crock pot on warm until ready to serve.
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