Ingredients and Weight: - 2 pounds ground beef - 1 medium onion, chopped - 1 green bell pepper, chopped - 1 red bell pepper, chopped - 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes - 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce - 1 (15 ounce) can tomato paste - 1 cup Worcestershire sauce - 1/2 cup brown sugar - 1/4 cup cider vinegar - 1 tablespoon chili powder - 1 teaspoon ground cumin - 1 teaspoon dried oregano - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper - 8 hamburger buns, toasted
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty Level: 2 (easy)
Preparation Method Steps: 1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat. 2. Add the onion, green pepper, and red pepper to the skillet and cook until softened about 5 minutes. 3. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, cider vinegar, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. 4. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until thickened. 5. Serve the sloppy Joe mixture on toasted hamburger buns.
Nutritional Information: - Calories: 450 - Fat: 20g - Protein: 30g - Carbohydrates: 40g
Dish Characteristics: - Hearty and savory - Sweet and tangy - Perfect for a casual meal
User Comments: - "These sloppy Joes were amazing! The flavors were perfect and the meat was so tender." - "I love that these sloppy Joes are made with fresh ingredients. They're so much better than the canned stuff." - "These sloppy Joes are a crowd-pleaser. I've made them for parties and potlucks, and they're always a hit."
Special Precautions and Tips: - If you don't have any brown sugar, you can use white sugar instead. - You can add other vegetables to these sloppy Joes, such as corn, zucchini, or carrots. - If you want a spicier sloppy Joe, you can add more chili powder or cayenne pepper to taste.