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Sloppy Joe on a Whole-Grain Bun

Classic sloppy Joe with a meaty tomato-based sauce.
Recipe by Utah State University Extension
Close up shot of a sloppy Joe on a whole-wheat bun.
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Cost per servingPer serving$1.30
Makes8 servings
Total timeTotal30 minutes
Prep 10 minutes Cook 20 minutes
Prep 10 minutes Cook 20 minutes
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Ingredients

Makes 8 servings. Check items off as you go.
  • 2½ pounds ground beef (or ground turkey)
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1½ cups ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Brown ground beef in a large skillet. Drain off fat.
  2. Add green pepper and onion to the meat. Add ketchup, water, garlic, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
  3. Simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
  4. Serve on whole-grain buns
Cost per serving is an estimate based on average Michigan grocery prices and may vary.
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