Ingredients for Bacon Sloppy Joes
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 medium onion
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 ½ cups ketchup
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- hamburger buns
- 2 tablespoons bacon grease
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
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How to Make Bacon Sloppy Joes
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Crumble the cooked bacon and stir into the sloppy joe mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the sloppy joe mixture on toasted hamburger buns. Garnish with extra bacon, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
46 g
Sugar
69g
Fat
43g
Carbs
13g
