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Best Sloppy Joe Recipe Without Ketchup

Looking for a healthier Sloppy Joe recipe? This is the best Sloppy Joe Recipe without ketchup. Most traditional sloppy joes are loaded with extra sugar (found in the ketchup as well as the added sugar). This recipe has all the flavor of traditional recipes including a touch of sweetness without lots of sugar.
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Course: Healthy Recipes, Main Course, Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sandwiches, Sloppy Joes
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 406kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium Onions diced
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper cored and diced
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 15 ounces Tomato Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Garlic Sauce optional
  • 6 Hamburger Buns
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, minced garlic, and green bell pepper. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until the vegetables soften and start to develop some color.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium Onions, 1 medium Green Bell Pepper, 3-4 cloves Garlic
  • Add the ground beef and break into small pieces with a spatula. Cook until the meat is thoroughly browned, approximately 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat and carefully drain any excess fat from the skillet.
    1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • Return the browned beef to skillet. Add in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and chili garlic sauce if using. Stir thoroughly to combine. Simmer, uncovered, until heated through, approximately 5-10 minutes.
    15 ounces Tomato Sauce, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard, 1 tablespoon Chili Garlic Sauce
  • While the meat simmers, place the top oven rack in the second from highest position and pre-heat the oven broiler to high. Open the hamburger buns and arrange on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Brush each surface with the melted butter and place the baking sheet under the broiler for several minutes, rotating once halfway through, or until the buns are golden brown.
    6 Hamburger Buns, 2 tablespoons butter
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven and spoon some of the warm meat sauce onto the bottom portion of each bun. Cover and serve immediately with your choice of sides. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 18g | Sodium: 902mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g
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