Use lean ground beef or turkey for these one-pan sloppy joes. Your family will devour these saucy, flavorful, and easy sloppy joes. Perfect for parties and meal prep alike.
In a large pan, brown meat with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1 tsp pepper over medium heat. Drain if needed. Set aside.
In same pan over medium heat, heat olive oil until hot. Add onion, garlic, green pepper, and 1 tsp kosher salt. Stir until veggies are soft; 2-3 minutes. Drain liquids if needed. Add back the browned meat to pan.
Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, and brown sugar, and mustard. Stir to incorporate well. Cover and bring to simmer. Let simmer for 30 minutes.
Serve warm over hamburger buns. Garnish options include shredded cheddar cheese and pickles.
Notes
If you'd like your sloppy joes extra saucy, add a bit of water until mixture reaches desired consistency. If you want it thicker, simmer longer.
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Nutrition facts are for sloppy joe mixture only.
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