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Sloppy Rey's
Classic homemade sloppy joe loaded with rich seasoned beef filling and served on soft toasted buns.
Ingredients
Sloppy Rey's
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 white onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
Sauce
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Cavender's Greek Seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup beef broth
Serve With
- Hamburger buns
- Optional cheese slices
- Pickles
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Wooden spoon
- Cutting board
- - Chef knife
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- - Toaster or skillet
Method
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add white onion and green bell pepper.
- Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet.
- Break it apart with a wooden spoon.
- Cook until browned.
- Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, ketchup, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Cavender's Greek Seasoning, salt, black pepper, and beef broth.
- Mix thoroughly until combined.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Cook until the sauce reduces and clings to the beef.
- Lightly toast the hamburger buns.
- Pile the sloppy joe mixture onto the toasted buns.
- Add cheese slices and pickles if desired.
- Serve hot.
Notes
• Less sugar allows the beef and seasoning to stand out.
• Worcestershire sauce adds depth and balance.
• Toasted buns help hold the filling together.
• Do not rush the simmer because the flavor improves as the sauce reduces.
