Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 pounds (900g) ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 cup (240ml) water
- 1/2 cup (120ml) ketchup
- 1/4 cup (60ml) brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) chili powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 hamburger buns
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
45-60 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add the onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 15-20 minutes.
- Serve the sloppy joe mixture on hamburger buns.
Nutritional Information:
Per sandwich (without bun):
- Calories: 380
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 24g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and flavorful
- Tangy with a hint of spice
- Perfect for casual dining
User Comments:
- "These sloppy joes are the best I've ever had!"
- "The flavor was perfect and the meat was so tender."
- "I love that I can make these at home and they taste like they're from a restaurant."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you want a spicier sloppy joe, add more chili powder or cayenne pepper to taste.
- You can also add other vegetables to your sloppy joe filling, such as mushrooms, zucchini, or carrots.
- If you don't have a hamburger bun, you can serve your sloppy joe mixture on other types of bread, such as hot dog buns, sliders, or even cornbread.
