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Shortcut Sloppy Joes
Serves 4
Time 20 min
At the end of a long day, comfort food feels spot on for kids and adults alike – bonus points for having dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. This easy version of classic sloppy Joes, which uses prepared pasta sauce as a flavoring shortcut, is full of lean ground beef and savory onions.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 1/4 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cups prepared pasta sauce
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon firmly packed dark brown sugar
- Ground black pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted
Method
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute.
Add ground beef and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 7 minutes.
Add pasta sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar and pepper and stir to combine.
Bring to a simmer, lower the heat to low and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
Spoon beef mixture onto hamburger buns and serve.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 520 calories (210 from fat), 24g total fat, 7g saturated fat, 90mg cholesterol, 870mg sodium, 41g carbohydrates (4g dietary fiber, 14g sugar), 34g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 1/4 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cups prepared pasta sauce
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon firmly packed dark brown sugar
- Ground black pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted