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Skillet Sloppy Joes

Saucy, sweet-and-savory seasoned beef piled high on soft buns: the messy comfort classic everyone loves.

Time
30 min
Servings
4
Level
Easy
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Original Olivi recipe · nutrition calculated per serving

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Instructions

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  1. Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high, breaking it up, until no pink remains, about 6 minutes.

    6 minutes
  2. Add diced onion and bell pepper; cook until softened, 4 minutes.

    4 minutes
  3. Stir in garlic and tomato paste, cooking 1 minute until fragrant.

    1 minute
  4. Pour in ketchup, Worcestershire, brown sugar and mustard; simmer 8 minutes until thick and glossy.

    8 minutes
  5. Season to taste and toast the buns.

  6. Spoon the saucy beef onto the bottom buns, cap and serve hot.

Chef's tip

Drain most of the beef fat before adding vegetables, but leave a tablespoon: it carries flavor and keeps the sauce from turning greasy.

Suggested pairing

A crisp apple cider balances the tangy-sweet tomato sauce.

About this recipe

Saucy, sweet-and-savory seasoned beef piled high on soft buns: the messy comfort classic everyone loves.

AmericanEasyweeknightfamilybeefcomfort-food

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