Chef John's Sloppy Joes

Name: Chef John's Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds extra lean ground beef; 0.5 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 cup water; 0.75 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 dash Worcestershire sauce; 1.5 teaspoons salt, or to taste; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup water; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

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The secret to a great 'Sloppy Joe' is a thick, rich, almost dry consistency, which allows it to be eaten two-fisted, sans fork.

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John Mitzewich

Updated on August 18, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

1 ½ pounds extra lean ground beef
½ onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 cup water
¾ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ teaspoons salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup water
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Directions

Combine the ground beef and onion in a cold skillet, place the skillet onto a stove burner, and turn the heat to medium; cook and stir until the beef is crumbly and browned. Stir the garlic and bell pepper into the beef mixture; continue cooking and stirring until the vegetables are tender, 2 to 3 more minutes. Add 1 cup of water. Mix in ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Pour in 1 more cup of water. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook until the mixture becomes very thick, 30 to 45 minutes. Adjust salt and pepper as needed. Season with cayenne.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

271	Calories
13g	Fat
14g	Carbs
25g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 271
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g	16%
Saturated Fat 5g	25%
Cholesterol 84mg	28%
Sodium 992mg	43%
Total Carbohydrate 14g	5%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 25g	49%
Vitamin C 22mg	24%
Calcium 26mg	2%
Iron 3mg	15%
Potassium 404mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Chef John's Sloppy Joes

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