Emily's Famous Sloppy Joes

Ground beef is sauteed with bell pepper and onions. Brown sugar, cumin, and oregano add interesting flavor notes to this old favorite.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 328 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 8 hamburger buns, split
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 pounds ground beef

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes. Add the onion and red bell pepper; saute for 5 more minutes, or until onion is tender. Drain the fat.

Step 2

Mix in tomato paste and water, stirring until paste is dissolved. Stir in garlic, chili powder, paprika, cumin, vinegar, brown sugar, oregano, salt and pepper. Continue to heat for 5 to 10 minutes, or until mixture is thick and stewy.