A Sneaky Mom's Sloppy Joes
Ready In: 30 mins
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef, 95% lean
- 1 onion, medium, diced (1 cup)
- 1 cup butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until glistening hot. Add beef, onion, squash and garlic to the skillet. Cook for 10-15 minutes, occasionally stirring and flipping until meat is fully cooked and browned, and vegetables are tender.
- Reduce heat to low-medium. Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, molasses, liquid smoke, vinegar (optional), salt and pepper. Simmer for another five minutes.
- Serve warm on a bun or without.
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