Emily's Famous Sloppy Joes

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

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.
Emily's Famous Sloppy Joes
Emily's Famous Sloppy Joes
Emily's Famous Sloppy Joes
Emily's Famous Sloppy Joes

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

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