Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 lb ground chuck beef
- 1 green bell pepper, diced (1 cup)
- 1 onion, diced (1 cup)
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 hoagie rolls
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
30 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the green pepper, onion, tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until thickened.
- While the sloppy joe mixture is simmering, split the hoagie rolls and toast them lightly.
- Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the hoagie rolls. Top with provolone cheese and parsley.
- Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 450 per serving
- Fat: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sodium: 700mg
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 30g
Dish Characteristics:
- Savory and comforting
- Ooey-gooey cheese
- Perfect for a casual gathering
- Great for using up leftover ground beef
User Comments:
- "These sloppy joes were so delicious! The meat was tender and the sauce was flavorful."
- "I love that these sloppy joes have a bit of a kick from the green peppers and onions."
- "The provolone cheese really takes these sloppy joes over the top!"
- "These were a hit with the whole family!"
- "I love how easy these sloppy joes are to make."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have hoagie rolls, you can use any type of hamburger bun or bread.
- You can add other vegetables to the sloppy joe mixture, such as mushrooms or zucchini.
- If you want a spicier sloppy joe, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- If the sloppy joe mixture becomes too thick, add a little water or beef broth.
