The BEST Homemade Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes are always a family favorite! This homemade version puts the canned or powdered mixes to shame. Try it out - I think your family will love it too!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 15 oz can of chopped tomatoes
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1 1/2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 1/4 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Couple of dashes of hot sauce or sprinkles of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef or ground turkey.
- When it is almost finished cooking, add the chopped onion and green bell pepper. Let the veggies cook until softened.
- Add all of the other ingredients along with the water and let cook over low heat until the meat absorbs most of the liquid. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve on a bun with a slice of American or cheddar cheese.
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