Sloppy Joe’s are American sandwiches made of ground beef and tomatoes. Some variations add chili or use different meat like chicken or turkey. It is best eaten with salad or coleslaw.

It is perfect for an afternoon snack or a light dinner. It is a dish that both kids and adults will certainly enjoy.

 

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 large onion, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 pound ground beef

1 cup tomato sauce

1/4 cup barbeque sauce

2 tablespoons ketchup

2 tablespoons white vinegar

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon brown mustard

Salt and pepper to taste

4 sesame seed buns

 

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet under medium heat. Sauté the bell pepper and onions until they are soft. Add the garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes or until it is fragrant and a little toasted. Next, fry the ground meat for 10-12 minutes or until browned. Stir in the tomato sauce, barbecue sauce, ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire and mustard. Mix well. Season it with salt and pepper.

Spoon some ground meat mixture into the sesame seed buns. Serve on a plate with salad or coleslaw.

 

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