Sloppy Joes
An easy, quick and affordable meal that is sure to please the young, as well as the time-compromised young at heart! You can use any minced meat (turkey, chicken, pork, etc.) and incorporate vegetables such as finely grated carrots, diced celery or even mushrooms.
Ingredients
- 1lb minced meat
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped or 2 Tbsp onion flakes
- 1 small bell pepper, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped or 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 Tbsp Chili spice blend - Hot & smoky or Chili spice blend, ground
- Salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Method
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1
Cook minced meat on medium/high heat until golden. Place in a dish and set aside.
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2
Using the same pan, brown the chopped onion and bell pepper in olive oil over medium/high heat. Add chopped garlic and cook for another minute.
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3
Return the meat to the pan and add the remaining ingredients. Lower the heat to medium and continue cooking for another fifteen minutes or until the desired consistency is achieved.
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4
Serve in hamburger buns with your choice of garnishes, or alongside rice or pasta.
