Homemade Sloppy Joes

 

INGREDIENTS :

1 Tbsp butter

1 tsp olive oil

1 lb. ground beef

1/3 green bell pepper, minced

1/2 large yellow onion, minced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 Tbsp tomato paste

2/3 cup ketchup

1/3 cup water

1 Tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp yellow mustard

3/4 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

1/4 tsp black pepper

dash of hot sauce (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS :

- Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium/medium high heat. Add beef and brown beef, breaking up as it cooks, about 5 minutes. flow away.

- Put the onion and peppers in the same pot and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Return beef to pot and add tomato sauce. Stir well.

- Add tomato paste, water, brown sugar, mustard, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, salt, red pepper flakes (if using) and black pepper. Stir well.

- Cook over medium-high heat for 10-15 minutes until the mixture thickens to your liking. Remove from heat and place on toast.