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Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes Recipe
Sloppy Joes are a family favorite. The only problem with Sloppy Joes is that the canned sauce is loaded with tons of salt and sugar. Learn about a delicious family recipe for Sloppy Joes here.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 6 sesame seed buns
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, brown the ground beef and onions. Break up the ground beef and cook until pink is nearly gone about 4 minutes.1 lb ground beef, 1/2 yellow onion
- Drain grease from ground beef and season with a sprinkle of salt and pepper while browningsalt & pepper to taste
- Stir ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire, brown sugar and mustard into the meat mixture.1 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp yellow mustard, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 10 minutes to thicken, stirring frequently.
- When the sloppy joe mixture has thickened, remove the skillet from heat
- Serve on sesame seed buns with sliced pickles - if you're feeling fancy you could toast the buns in your air fryer for 1 minute at 325 degrees.6 sesame seed buns
Notes
**We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 392kcalCarbohydrates: 43.8gProtein: 22.8gFat: 14.6gSaturated Fat: 4.6gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 839mgPotassium: 412mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 15.5gCalcium: 91mgIron: 4mg
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