SLOPPY JOES RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Sloppy Joes Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by kimvess

Number Of Ingredients 18

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2 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 whole large onion, diced
1 whole large green bell pepper, diced
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1 cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder, more to taste
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, more to taste
Worcestershire sauce, to taste
2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional)
Tabasco sauce (optional; to taste)
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, more to taste
Kaiser rolls
Butter

Steps:

Add butter to a large skillet or dutch oven over medium high heat. Add ground beef and cook until brown. Drain most of the fat and discard. Add onions, green pepper, and garlic. Cook for a few minutes, or until vegetables begin to get soft. Add ketchup, brown sugar, chili pepper, dry mustard, and water. Stir to combine and simmer for 15 minutes, adding salt and pepper to taste. Also add tomato paste, Worcestershire, and Tabasco if desired. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Spread rolls with butter and brown on a griddle or skillet. Spoon meat mixture over the rolls.