Description
A flavorful and hearty Sloppy Joes recipe featuring ground beef simmered in a tangy, sweet, and savory sauce made with ketchup, steak sauce, and spices. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner that yields 6-8 servings.
Ingredients
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Meat and Vegetables
- 1.5 lbs. Ground Beef (85% lean)
- 1/2 Medium Onion, diced
- 1/2 Sweet Bell pepper, diced (red or green)
Sauce
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 1/4 cup Steak Sauce (A1)
- 1 tbs Tomato Paste
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 tbs Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tbs Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tbs Honey
- 1 tbs Brown Sugar
- 1 tbs Yellow Mustard
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- Salt and pepper to taste (about 1/2 tsp each)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, combine the ketchup, steak sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, yellow mustard, tomato paste, and water. Whisk together until smooth and set aside.
- Cook the beef and vegetables: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef, diced onion, and diced bell pepper. Sprinkle onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the mixture. Sauté until the beef is fully browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess fat from the skillet.
- Simmer with sauce: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the beef mixture. Bring to a simmer over low-medium heat. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring every few minutes to blend flavors and prevent sticking.
- Thicken the sauce: After simmering, remove the lid and continue cooking uncovered for an additional 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens to your preferred consistency.
Notes
- For a leaner option, use 90% lean ground beef or ground turkey.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of honey and brown sugar to taste.
- Serve on toasted hamburger buns with pickles or cheese if desired.
- The mixture can be made ahead and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Add extra veggies like finely diced carrots or mushrooms for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
