INGREDIENTS :
1 Tbsp butter
1 tsp olive oil
1 lb. ground beef
1/3 green bell pepper, minced
1/2 large yellow onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp tomato paste
2/3 cup ketchup
1/3 cup water
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp yellow mustard
3/4 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 tsp black pepper
dash of hot sauce (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS :
-Heat butter and oil in large skillet over MED/MED-HIGH heat. Add beef and brown, breaking apart into crumbles as it cooks, about 5 minutes. Drain.
-Add onion and bell pepper to same skillet and cook 2-3 minutes, until soft. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds or so, until fragrant. Add beef back to the skillet and add tomato paste. Stir well.
-Add ketchup, water, brown sugar, mustard, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, red pepper flakes (if using), and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
-Cook over MED heat for 10-15 minutes, until mixture has thickened to your liking. Remove from heat and serve over toasted buns.
To store homemade Sloppy Joes, follow these steps:
- Refrigeration:
- Place leftover Sloppy Joe mixture in an airtight container.
- Store it in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
- Reheat the mixture in a saucepan over medium heat until thoroughly warmed, or use a microwave.
- Freezing:
- Allow the Sloppy Joes to cool completely.
- Transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container or a resealable freezer bag.
- Label with the date and freeze for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator overnight and then warm in a saucepan or microwave.
These methods ensure your homemade Sloppy Joes stay fresh and delicious for later enjoyment.