Sloppy Joe Sandwich

Sloppy Joe Sandwich

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

Salt & pepper, to taste

4 hamburger buns

Instructions:

1. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess grease.

2. Add minced bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.

3. Stir in tomato paste, mixing well. Then add ketchup, water, brown sugar, mustard, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.

4. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

5. Toast hamburger buns and serve the Sloppy Joe mixture on top.