Easy Homemade Sloppy Joe Sandwiches (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Sloppy Joes
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1 pound lean ground beef (90/10 recommended)
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1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce (no salt added recommended)
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1/4 cup BBQ sauce (Ray's original no sugar added recommended)
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1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon mustard, depending on preference (Dijon recommended)
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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3/4 teaspoon sea salt (use less if using regular sodium tomato sauce)
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
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Hamburger buns for serving
# Instructions:
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In a small mixing bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
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In a separate bowl, add tomato sauce, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Whisk until evenly combined.
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Use a box grater to shred the cheddar cheese if not using pre-shredded. Set aside.
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In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked and no pink remains. Drain away excess fat.
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Return meat to the pan, add the seasoning mixture and sauce, and stir until the meat is evenly coated with sauce.
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Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and combined. Remove from heat.
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Serve the sloppy joe mixture on buns with any desired additional toppings.
# Notes:
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Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days
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To freeze, let the mixture cool completely then store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months