Sloppy Joes

• servings: 6 servings
• total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb. 93/7 lean ground beef

1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper (from 1 small [7 oz.] pepper)

1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion (from 1 small [5 oz.] onion)

1 Tbsp. light brown sugar

1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt

1 tsp. paprika

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 tsp. black pepper

1 cup ketchup

1/2 cup water

2 tsp. yellow mustard

6 hamburger buns

Directions

Brown ground beef: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add ground beef; cook, stirring to crumble beef into small pieces, until browned, about 6 minutes.

Add vegetables: Add bell pepper and onion; cook, stirring often, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.

Add ketchup and other seasonings: Add sugar, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper; stir until well combined. Stir in ketchup, water, and mustard.

Simmer mixture: Bring to a simmer over medium-high; cook until thickened and glossy, 2 to 3 minutes.

Serve Sloppy Joes: Spoon about 1/2 cup beef mixture onto each bun, and serve immediately.