Sloppy Joes
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Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
1 1/2 to 2 pounds ground round or sirloin
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
1 (15-ounce_ can diced tomatoes, drained
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Liquid Smoke
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon jarred barbecue sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
Coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 cup water
Instructions
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
1 (15-ounce_ can diced tomatoes, drained
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Liquid Smoke
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon jarred barbecue sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
Coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 cup water
1. Combine meat, onion, and garlic in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat, breaking up meat with a spoon, until no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
2. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick. Serve on hamburger buns. Serves 8.
Nutritional Information
2. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick. Serve on hamburger buns. Serves 8.
Nutritional facts per serving (without bun): 170 calories, 3.5g fat, 20g protein, 16g carbohydrates, 3g fiber, 770mg sodium.
first appeared: 9/17/2009
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