Homemade Sloppy Joes
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Despite the name of this iconic retro dish, the secret to a great sloppy joe is a thick, rich, almost dry consistency, which allows the sandwich to be eaten with your hands. Serve on hamburger buns.
Youโll need:
1โยฝ pounds extra lean ground beef
ยฝ onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green pepper, diced
1 cup water
ยพ cup ketchup
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1โยฝ teaspoons salt, or to taste
ยฝ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup water
1 pinch cayenne pepper to taste
How To make:
Step 1
Place ground beef and onion in a large skillet. Turn heat to medium and cook and stir the mixture constantly until the beef is browned and forms small crumbles, about 10 minutes.
Step 2
Stir in garlic and green bell pepper; cook and stir until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1 cup water and stir, scraping the pan to dissolve any brown flavor bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Step 3
Mix in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Add 1 more cup water and return mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated and the mixture is thick, about 40 minutes.
Step 4
Season with salt , black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.
๐จโ๐ณ๐จโ๐ณENJOY ENJOY!โฅโฅ