Sloppy Joes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 tbsp vegetable oil.
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1 ½ lbs lean ground beef (90/10).
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1 small sweet onion (diced).
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1 small green bell pepper (diced).
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2 tbsp tomato paste.
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3 cloves garlic (minced).
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1 tsp smoked paprika.
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1 tsp chili powder.
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1/8 tsp cayenne pepper.
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1 ½ cups beef stock.
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1 cup ketchup.
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2 tbsp Dijon mustard.
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2 tsp Worcestershire sauce.
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1 tbsp brown sugar.
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Kosher salt and black pepper (to taste).
# Instructions:
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes. Drain excess fat.
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Stir in diced onion and bell pepper. Cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
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Add tomato paste, minced garlic, smoked paprika, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Pour in beef stock, scraping the skillet’s bottom to deglaze. Stir in ketchup, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar.
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Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and flavors blend, about 15-20 minutes.
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Pile the saucy beef mixture onto toasted buns and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Best Ever Homemade Sloppy Joes are a saucy, flavorful twist on the classic family dinner favorite.
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Perfect for quick weeknight meals or casual gatherings.