Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 hamburger buns
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
30 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Drain off any excess fat.
- Add the green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and onion to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until thickened.
- Serve the sloppy joe mixture on toasted hamburger buns.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1 sloppy joe):
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 18g (8g saturated)
- Cholesterol: 60mg
- Sodium: 900mg
- Carbohydrates: 45g (3g fiber, 10g sugar)
- Protein: 30g
Dish Characteristics:
- Classic American comfort food
- Savory and tangy flavor
- Easy to prepare and customizable
User Comments:
- "These sloppy joes were a huge hit with my family. They were easy to make and tasted delicious."
- "I love the classic flavor of these sloppy joes. They're perfect for a quick and easy meal."
- "These sloppy joes are a great way to use up leftover ground beef. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- To make your sloppy joes even more flavorful, use a variety of ground meats, such as a combination of ground beef, pork, and turkey.
- If you don't have any bell peppers on hand, you can use any other vegetables you like, such as carrots, celery, or zucchini.
- For a spicier sloppy joe, add more chili powder or cayenne pepper to taste.
