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john’s homemade sloppy joe

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Recipe by
Lauren Conforti
@Hutt5asl
HARRIMAN, TN

A delicious, hearty, very chunky mixture. Easy for a week night meal.

method Stove Top

Ingredients For john’s homemade sloppy joe

  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 1
    green bell pepper
  • 1
    onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1 tsp
    cumin, ground
  • 1 tsp
    smoked paprika
  • 1-2 clove
    garlic, sliced
  • 1/4 c
    ketchup
  • 15 oz
    can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 can
    water to deglaze (use tomato sauce can)
  • 15 oz
    can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp
    oregano
  • 15 oz
    can refried beans, optional filler
  • tobasco sauce, to taste
  • salt & pepper, to taste
  • 6
    hamburger buns

How To Make john’s homemade sloppy joe

  • 1
    Brown ground beef being sure to give the meat time to “brown” (caramelize), not just turn grey. Don’t over stir! Pour off and reserve juices to keep the pan au sec (dry).
  • 2
    Add the diced peppers & onions and sauté until tender. Add garlic just before peppers & onions reach final tenderness.
  • 3
    Coat mixture with spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder & oregano) Stir to make sure spices do not burn.
  • 4
    When spices are aromatic & adhered to the meat, add ketchup, tomato sauce & diced tomatoes. Add reserved juices back in. Add refried beans if using.
  • 5
    Reduce sauce to spooning consistency. Spice up to taste with salt & pepper and tobasco sauce. Serve spooned onto hamburger buns.
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