September 23, 2025
Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
- 1 lb TD Primal blend or ground bison or beef
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ⅓ green bell pepper, minced
- ½ large yellow onion, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- ⅓ cup beef broth (or chicken or water)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- ¾ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Dash of hot sauce
- ⅔ cup ketchup
Directions
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks.
- Transfer beef to a colander to drain. In the same skillet, cook onion and bell pepper until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Return beef to the skillet and stir in tomato paste.
- Add ketchup, water, brown sugar, mustard, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, red pepper flakes (if using), black pepper, and hot sauce. Stir to combine.
- Simmer over medium heat for 10–15 minutes until thickened. Serve over toasted buns.
Feeling inspired? Add grilled onions or melted cheese on top for extra flavor!