Ingredients for Grown Up Sloppy Joes
- Vegetable Oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Dried Basil
- Dried Thyme Leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (24 ounce) jar pasta sauce
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite kind)
- Hamburger Bun
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How to Make Grown Up Sloppy Joes
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and green bell pepper; sauté for 3 minutes, until softened.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and crumble it, browning the meat as it cooks. Break up any large clumps with a spoon.
- Stir in minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the beef is no longer pink (approximately 3-5 minutes).
- Stir in pasta sauce and barbecue sauce. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until heated through (about 2 minutes).
- Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto toasted hamburger buns or serve over toasted bread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
27 g
Sugar
32g
Fat
34g
Carbs
4g
