Bacon Sloppy Joes Recipe

Ingredients for Bacon Sloppy Joes

• 6 slices bacon
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• Celery Ribs
• Red Bell Pepper
• Garlic Cloves
• Lean Ground Beef
• 1 ½ cups ketchup
• ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
• Salt
• Pepper
• Hamburger Buns

How to Make Bacon Sloppy Joes

1. Cook 6 slices of bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes, until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the skillet.
2. Add 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 celery stalks (chopped), 1 bell pepper (chopped), and 2 cloves garlic (minced) to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 7 minutes.
3. Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet. Add 1 pound of ground beef and cook, stirring to break up clumps, until cooked through, about 7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
4. Stir in 1 ½ cups ketchup, ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and ½ teaspoon smoked paprika. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes more.
5. Crumble the cooked bacon and stir into the sloppy joe mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve the sloppy joe mixture on toasted hamburger buns. Garnish with extra bacon, if desired.