Homemade Sloppy Joes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 ½ pounds lean ground beef, 90/10
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1 small sweet onion, diced
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1 small green bell pepper, diced
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 ½ cups beef stock
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1 cup ketchup
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2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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Kosher salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Instructions:
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Heat vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
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Add onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
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Stir in tomato paste, garlic, smoked paprika, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Stir in beef stock, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
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Stir in ketchup, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavors are well blended, about 15-20 minutes.
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Serve immediately in hamburger buns or as desired.
# Notes:
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To freeze, let the mixture cool completely. Portion into freezer-safe plastic bags in individual servings, squeeze out excess air, and freeze flat in a single layer. Thaw and reheat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.