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Savory Homemade Sloppy Joes for a Cozy Family Dinner

Delicious homemade Sloppy Joes are the perfect quick dinner recipe that brings everyone together, customizable for every taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil For sautéing; any cooking oil, like olive oil, works well.
  • 1 pound Lean ground beef (90/10) Substitute with ground turkey, chicken, or lentils for a vegetarian option.
  • 1 medium Sweet onion, diced Feel free to use yellow or red onions.
  • 1 medium Green bell pepper, diced Any variety of bell pepper can be swapped in.
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste Can be replaced with fresh tomatoes if desired.
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced Garlic powder is a handy alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika Regular paprika can be substituted.
  • 1 tablespoon Chili powder Adjust based on your spice preference.
  • ⅛ teaspoon Cayenne pepper Optional for extra spiciness.
  • 1½ cups Beef stock Use vegetable stock for a vegetarian version.
  • 1 cup Ketchup Sugar-free ketchup can make it healthier.
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Yellow mustard can work as a substitute.
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce Look for gluten-free options if needed.
  • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar Can be replaced with honey or maple syrup.
  • to taste Kosher salt
  • to taste Freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

  • cast-iron skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1 pound of lean ground beef to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes until browned.
  3. Stir in 1 diced sweet onion and 1 diced green bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Mix in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 3 cloves of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, and ⅛ teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
  5. Pour in 1½ cups of beef stock, stirring up any browned bits, then add 1 cup of ketchup, 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar.
  6. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to low and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Serve the mixture immediately on toasted buns.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize vegetables and sauces according to your preferences.

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