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Sloppy Joes

This is a solid weeknight dinner that's ready in ~25 minutes and costs way less than takeout. I grew up on this meal - it's cheap, flavorful and filling.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients (~8 servings)

  • 2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 large yellow onion ~1 cup, chopped
  • 1 large green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 can tomato sauce 8 oz
  • 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp prepared mustard
  • 3 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3/4 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cooling/Resting Time: 0 minutes
  • Heat large skillet over medium heat and brown ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks, until no pink remains, 8-10 minutes.
  • Drain excess grease if needed.
  • Add chopped onion and bell pepper to meat and sauté until onion is translucent and pepper softens, 5-6 minutes.
  • Add tomato sauce, BBQ sauce, ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder.
  • Stir until well combined.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.