Sloppy Joe Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 1 bell pepper (chopped (use jalapeno or serrano for a spicier version))
• 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 tablespoons mustard ((I use spicy brown - or use Dijon))
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne powder ((optional, for spicy))
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup tomato sauce ((or use ketchup))
• hot sauce (to taste)
• Buns for serving ((toasted buns are best!))

Steps

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large pot or pan to medium heat. Add onion and peppers and cook 5 minutes to soften.

2. 2

   Add garlic and cook another minute, stirring.

3. 3

   Add ground beef. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until the beef is cooked through. Drain excess fat if desired.

4. 4

   Add mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, chili powder, cayenne (if using), salt and pepper, tomato sauce, and hot sauce to taste. Stir and simmer at least 5 minutes to bring the flavors together. If your sauce is too thin, cook a bit longer to thicken. You can easily simmer longer to let the flavors develop even more.

5. 5

   Serve on your favorite buns!