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Close up shot of a sloppy Joe on a whole-wheat bun.

Sloppy Joe on a Whole-Grain Bun

Sloppy Joe on a Whole-Grain Bun

Classic sloppy Joe with a meaty tomato-based sauce.
 Utah State University Extension
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dishes
World Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • Brown ground beef in a large skillet. Drain off fat.
  • 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.
  • Simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
  • Serve on whole-grain buns

Notes

Adapted from Utah State University at Create Better Health.