Sloppy Joe Slammer

This sweet and savory ground beef masterpiece, piled high on a toasted bun, is a taste of pure American comfort that brings back childhood memories. Genuinely great, but your blood sugar will definitely know you had a good time.

Ingredients

• Ground beef (80/20)1 lb
• Onion, yellow, diced0.5 medium
• Green bell pepper, diced0.5 medium
• Tomato sauce, canned15 oz
• Ketchup0.25 cup
• Brown sugar, packed2 tbsp
• Worcestershire sauce1 tbsp
• Yellow mustard1 tbsp
• Garlic powder0.5 tsp
• Salt0.25 tsp
• Black pepper0.25 tsp
• Burger buns4 each
• Butter1 tbsp

Method

1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add the diced onion and green bell pepper to the skillet with the beef and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
4. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened to your liking.
5. While the Sloppy Joe mix simmers, melt the butter in a separate skillet over medium heat. Lightly toast the insides of the burger buns until golden brown.
6. Serve the warm Sloppy Joe mixture piled high on the toasted burger buns.