Sloppy Joes (different methods)

Sloppy Joes (serves 6 or more)

1 lb. ground beef

1 lb. ground pork or ground turkey (or ground chicken will work well too)

1 medium onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 small bell pepper, seeded and chopped

1 cup ketchup (I usually make my own)

2 Tbsp. Tomato Paste

3 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

3 Tbsp. brown sugar (I use a Keto-friendly substitute)

1-2 Tbsp. Dijon (or prepared yellow) mustard

2 Tbsp. Apple cider vinegar

2 tsp. chili powder

hamburger buns (optional)

Stovetop

In a cast iron or heavy skillet, brown ground meats of your choice with onion and garlic. Drain off excess fat. From here you can add in the rest of the ingredients (except the buns) and cook on medium heat until desired thickness of the sauce. Serve your meat spooned over hamburger buns or however you like.

Instant Pot

In my Instant Pot, I just do all the cooking right in the pot. Brown your beef and veggies in a Tbsp. heated oil (on the Sauté function) first. Add the rest of the ingredients (except buns) and stir. Then close, seal, and finish cooking on the Manual setting for 10 minutes. NR (natural release) and it’s ready to serve.

Crockpot

You could also slow cook the sloppy joe meat after browning with the onion and garlic in a skillet. In a 6 quart crockpot combine the bell pepper, ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, and chili powder. Stir in the ground beef mixture. You can add 1/4 cup of water or broth if you think it's needed. Cover crockpot and cook on LOW setting for 4 to 6 hours. Serve your meat spooned over hamburger buns or however you like.

Serves 6 to 8

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