Homemade Sloppy Joes Classic (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Filling
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450 g lean ground beef (85/15)
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60 ml chopped onion
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60 ml chopped green or red bell pepper
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2.5 ml garlic powder
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5 ml prepared yellow mustard
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120 ml ketchup
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60 ml barbecue sauce
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15 ml brown sugar
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2.5 ml Worcestershire sauce
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Salt, to taste
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Ground black pepper, to taste
→ Serving
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6 hamburger buns, toasted and buttered
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the lean ground beef with chopped onion and bell pepper until the beef is well browned and the vegetables are softened. Drain off excess fat and liquids.
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Stir in garlic powder, yellow mustard, ketchup, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Mix thoroughly to ensure the beef mixture is evenly coated.
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Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your taste.
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Spoon the hot sloppy joe mixture onto toasted and buttered hamburger buns. Serve immediately.
# Helpful Notes:
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For best results, use lean ground beef to minimize excess grease; always drain thoroughly after browning.
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Searing the meat well intensifies flavor; do not overcrowd the skillet—work in batches if necessary.
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Monitor the sauce consistency during simmering to prevent drying out; add a splash of barbecue sauce, ketchup, or water if needed.
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This mixture can be prepared in a slow cooker: brown the beef, combine with remaining ingredients in the cooker, and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours.