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Sloppy Joes
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- 1
Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small bits, 5–7 minutes until no pink remains. Drain off excess fat if the pan looks greasy — leave about a tablespoon for flavor.
- 2
Add 1 small diced yellow onion and 1 diced green bell pepper. Cook 5 minutes until soft and the onion turns translucent. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3
Stir in ½ cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, ½ cup water, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Scrape up any browned bits.
- 4
Simmer uncovered over medium 10–12 minutes, stirring now and then, until the sauce is thick and glossy and clings to the meat — not soupy. Toast 4 hamburger buns and pile the filling on. You want saucy sweet-tangy sloppy joes that stay on the bun — not a watery meat puddle or a dry ketchup paste.