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Skillet Sloppy Joes

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

30 min4 servingsEasyAmerican

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup yellow onion
  • 0,5 cup green bell pepper
  • 2 tbsp garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 0,75 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • 4 tbsp hamburger buns

Instructions

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

    Season to taste and toast the buns.

  6. 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.

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