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super easy sloppy joe recipe on a bun from cleveland cooking

Easy Sloppy Joe Recipe

This is an easy sloppy Joe recipe that is sure to please! You can even use turkey instead of beef! Your family will love it!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dinner ideas, kids recipes, sloppy joe recipe
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 393kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds of ground beef
  • 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon of chipotle chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of crushed black pepper
  • 1 medium chopped onion
  • 2 diced garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 - 14.5 oz can of drained fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup of barbecue sauce

Instructions

  • Place chopped onion, diced garlic cloves, and spices with butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until somewhat translucent. About 10-12 minutes
  • Brown ground beef with onion and garlic mixture  Drain all but roughly 2 tablespoons of liquid from the pan and place browned ground beef mixture in a dish and set aside.
  • Next add tomatoes and barbecue sauce to skillet and reduce over medium heat. About 10-12 minutes.
  • Add browned ground beef and simmer on medium low for 10-12 minutes stirring occasionally. Serve when the mixture achieves desired thickness.

Nutrition

Serving: 6 servings | Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 768mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 457IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 3mg
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