Sloppy Joes

18 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 2- 1/2 pounds Ground Beef
  • 1/2 whole Large Onion, Diced
  • 1 whole Large Green Bell Pepper, Diced
  • 5 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1- 1/2 cup Ketchup
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Chili Powder (more To Taste)
  • 1 teaspoon Dry Mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes (more To Taste)
  • Worcestershire Sauce, To Taste
  • 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste (optional)
  • Tabasco Sauce (optional; To Taste)
  • Salt To Taste
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper, To Taste
  • Kaiser Rolls
  • Butter

Directions

  1. 1
    Add butter to a large skillet or dutch oven over medium high heat.
  2. 2
    Add ground beef and cook until brown.
  3. 3
    Drain most of the fat and discard.
  4. 4
    Add onions, green pepper, and garlic.
  5. 5
    Cook for a few minutes, or until vegetables begin to get soft.
  6. 6
    Add ketchup, brown sugar, chili pepper, dry mustard, and water.
  7. 7
    Stir to combine and simmer for 15 minutes, adding salt and pepper to taste.
  8. 8
    Also add tomato paste, Worcestershire, and Tabasco if desired.
  9. 9
    Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  10. 10
    Spread rolls with butter and brown on a griddle or skillet.
  11. 11
    Spoon meat mixture over the rolls, topping with a slice of cheese if it makes your skirt fly up.
  12. 12
    Serve hot with kettle cooked chips!

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