Ingredients for Band Camp Sloppy Joes
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion
- 1 1/2 cups ketchup
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup water
- hamburger buns
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How to Make Band Camp Sloppy Joes
- In a large skillet, brown 1 lb of ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add 1 cup of cold water to the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Drain the cooked beef in a colander to remove excess water. Return the beef to the skillet.
- Add 1 medium chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in 1 ½ cups ketchup, ¼ cup packed brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor!
- Serve the sloppy joe mixture on hamburger buns. For a fun twist, try serving it on hot dogs!
- For make-ahead convenience, transfer the cooked sloppy joes to a slow cooker and keep warm on low.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
11 g
Sugar
61g
Fat
26g
Carbs
5g
