The Best Sloppy Joe Sandwich Recipie From Scratch | Cowboy Sloppy Joes

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar and preservatives, while ketchup is more budget-friendly.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while American cheese is often cheaper.

hamburger buns

🥗Healthier: whole wheat buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole wheat adds fiber, while white bread is a more economical option.

Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat and add oil.

Shred carrots and add them to the Dutch oven to cook until tender.

Dice green bell pepper and add it to the Dutch oven with the carrots.

Add diced red onion to the Dutch oven and cook until tender.

Add 1 pound of ground beef on top of the vegetables and break it apart as it browns.

Season the meat with 1 teaspoon black pepper, 2 teaspoons salt, and 2 teaspoons granulated garlic.

Drain excess fat from the Dutch oven after the meat is browned.

Add 8 ounces of tomato sauce, 8 ounces of ketchup, and 6 ounces of tomato paste to the meat mixture.

Stir in 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons mustard, and 3.5 tablespoons brown sugar.

Add 1 teaspoon red chili flakes if desired and stir well.

Cover and let the mixture simmer for about 20 minutes.

Toast hamburger buns separately.

Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the toasted buns and top with sliced red onion if desired.

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