The BEST Sloppy Joe Recipe Ever

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.

Sauté celery, carrots, bell peppers, and green onions until soft and translucent.

Add garlic, salt, pepper, and menudo spice. Stir well.

Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.

While the beef cooks, mix ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire, vinegar, and brown sugar in a bowl.

Stir sauce into the beef mixture. Add liquid smoke if desired.

Simmer on low for 5 to 10 minutes until thick and glossy.

Toast your buns, pile on the filling, top with a pickle, and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

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