Favorite Sloppy Joes

anokie2_410598801's Note:

I have not tried this one myself yet, but everyone I've talked to who has says it's great. Hope you enjoy!

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Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 ½ lbs ground beef
• 1 onion , chopped
• 1 red bell pepper , chopped
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes.
2. Add the onion and red bell pepper; saute for 5 more minutes, or until onion is tender.
3. Drain the fat.
4. Mix in tomato paste and water, stirring until paste is dissolved.
5. Stir in garlic, chili powder, paprika, cumin, vinegar, brown sugar, oregano, salt and pepper.
6. Continue to heat for 5 to 10 minutes, or until mixture is thick and stewy.

Reviews

[Flue Crew]

I really liked it. Just a little too sweet and will decrease the surgar when I make it again tonight. Thanks for a great recipe.

[KLV]

We were surprised by how sweet tasting this one was, considering all the spices. I think I would cut down on the brown sugar next time.

[Audrey M]

A real weight watcher recipe.I was at my mother-in-laws for spring break and wanted to help her cook a few meals. Cooking for two is a lot easier than cooking for seven and she is also on Weight Watchers. I used extra lean ground beef and bought low-fat buns that I calculated out to be one point. I browned the meat and threw everything into the crockpot. Cooked it for six hours on low. The only thing I added was 1/2 teaspoon of dry mustard. Thanks for a quick and easy meal. We were able to do a lot more visiting than cooking.