Name: Sloppy Joes
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lb ground beef; 1 medium yellow onion; 2 clove garlic; 3 tbsp tomato paste; 0.5 cup ketchup; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp yellow mustard; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.5 tsp salt; 4 whole hamburger buns; 0.5 tbsp butter

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520 cal28g protein42g carbs25g fat1080mg sodium

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Ingredients

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ground beef1.5 lb

yellow oniondiced1 medium

garlicminced2 cloves

tomato paste3 tbsp

ketchup0.5 cups

apple cider vinegar2 tbsp

brown sugar1 tbsp

worcestershire sauce1 tbsp

yellow mustard1 tsp

black pepper0.25 tsp

salt0.5 tsp

hamburger buns4 whole

butter0.5 tbsp

Cook it to

Ground beef160°F / 71°C

USDA minimum internal temperatures. Measure at the thickest part, away from bone.

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Steps

1Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart as it browns, until no pink remains, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.

2Add the diced onion and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

3Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

4Add the ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, worcestershire sauce, mustard, black pepper, and salt. Stir well to combine.

5Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and flavors meld.

6While the sauce simmers, lightly butter the hamburger buns and toast them in a separate skillet or toaster until golden.

7Divide the beef mixture among the toasted buns and serve immediately.