Homemade Sloppy Joe

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Melt two tablespoons of unsalted butter in a pan.
  2. 2Add one large chopped onion and one chopped bell pepper to the pan.
  3. 3Sweat the vegetables down until cooked.
  4. 4Add two pounds of 90/10 ground sirloin to the pan.
  5. 5Break up the ground sirloin and brown the meat thoroughly.
  6. 6Once the meat is browned, add two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar.
  7. 7Add two tablespoons of brown sugar.
  8. 8Add two tablespoons of W sauce (Lea & Perrins).
  9. 9Add one teaspoon of garlic salt.
  10. 10Add two teaspoons of black pepper.
  11. 11Add one teaspoon of smoked paprika.
  12. 12Add one cup of ketchup.
  13. 13Add two tablespoons of yellow mustard.
  14. 14Add one cup of tomato sauce.
  15. 15Mix all ingredients together very well.
  16. 16Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for a little while until it reaches your desired consistency.
  17. 17Brush buns with melted unsalted butter.
  18. 18Toast the brushed buns.
  19. 19Place some of the sloppy Joe mixture onto a toasted bun.
  20. 20Add a little bit of cheese if desired.
  21. 21Add a little bit of zippy zap if desired.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large chopped onion
  • 1 chopped bell pepper
  • 2 pounds 90/10 ground sirloin
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons W sauce (Lea & Perrins)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • buns
  • melted unsalted butter
  • cheese
  • zippy zap

Equipment

pan

Tips

  • Simmer the sloppy Joe mixture until it reaches your desired consistency.
  • Toast the buns with melted unsalted butter.