Sloppy Joes

 Ingredients:

  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 lb. ground beef or turkey
  • 1/3 green bell pepper, minced
  • 1/2 large yellow onion, minced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 2/3 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. yellow mustard
  • 3/4 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
Directions:

Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium/high heat.  Add beef and brown.  Drain.

Add onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook 2-3 minutes until soft.  Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

Add beef back to the skillet.  Add remaining ingredients and stir well to combine. 

Cook over medium/low heat for 10-15 minutes until mixture has thickened.  Remove from heat.

Serve on toasted buns.  Enjoy!


Makes 6 servings