Ingredients:
– 1 lb ground beef
– 1 small onion, diced
– 1 small green bell pepper, diced
– 1 cup Dr. Pepper soda
– 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite kind)
– 1/4 cup ketchup
– 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
– 1 tablespoon brown sugar
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– 6 hamburger buns
Directions:
Cook the Ground Beef:
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Break up the meat with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
Add Vegetables:
Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, until they soften.
Make the Sauce:
Stir in the Dr. Pepper, barbecue sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Simmer the Sloppy Joes:
Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
Assemble the Sloppy Joes:
Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto hamburger buns. Serve warm and enjoy!
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal: 450 kcal per serving | Servings: 6 servings
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