BBQ Sloppy Joes
Ground beef simmered with onion, red bell pepper, barbecue sauce, ketchup and water, served on buns with shredded cheddar.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 onion finely chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup water
- 6 hamburger buns
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and no longer pink (160°F). Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the onion, red bell pepper, salt and black pepper. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the barbecue sauce, ketchup and water and mix well to combine.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook uncovered for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors are well combined.
- Serve the mixture on the hamburger buns and top with the shredded cheddar.
Notes
Barbecue sauce is salty, so taste before adding more salt. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and eat within 3 to 4 days, or freeze; reheat to 165°F.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 558kcalCarbohydrates: 48.9gProtein: 30.8gFat: 25.8gSodium: 1213mgFiber: 1.9gSugar: 21.6g