Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 red onion, diced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 C ketchup
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp mustard, ground
• 1 tsp cumin, ground
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp chili powder of your choice
• kosher salt & black pepper to taste
• Hamburger buns/Bread

Directions

• In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through. Drain excess grease.
• Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
• Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve the sloppy joe mixture on hamburger buns.

Notes

• 8-31-25 3/4 Recipe
• I used Minced Turkey
• For a spicier Sloppy Joe, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chili powder mixture.
• For a sweeter Sloppy Joe, add a tablespoon of brown sugar.
• For a more tangy Sloppy Joe, add a tablespoon of cider vinegar.
• Serve with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions, or pickles.
• I substituted the ground beef with left over turkey. You just need to heat through the turkey.

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