Ingredients and Weight:
- Ground beef (80/20): 2 pounds
- Yellow onion, chopped: 1 (medium)
- Green bell pepper, chopped: 1 (medium)
- Canned tomato sauce: 28 ounces
- Canned tomato paste: 6 ounces
- Worcestershire sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Brown sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Mustard: 2 tablespoons
- Chili powder: 1 teaspoon
- Ground cumin: 1 teaspoon
- Hamburger buns: 8
- Slaw (for topping): 1 cup (optional)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
45 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Brown the ground beef over medium heat in a large skillet. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, chili powder, and cumin.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, or until thickened.
- Serve the sloppy Joe meat on hamburger buns with slaw, if desired.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 450 per serving (single bun)
- Fat: 20 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Savory and flavorful with a slightly sweet and smoky taste.
- Messy and fun to eat.
- A classic American comfort food.
User Comments:
- "These sloppy Joes were amazing! They had just the right amount of flavor and spice."
- "I'm not usually a fan of sloppy Joes, but these were so good that I couldn't stop eating them."
- "The slaw on top was the perfect finishing touch."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- To make a healthier version, use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
- If you don't have slaw, you can substitute with shredded lettuce or coleslaw mix.
- To make your sloppy Joes even messier, add a few dashes of hot sauce.
