“An American classic made in no time! A homemade ‘sloppy’ sauce made with tomato sauce, brown sugar and seasonings combined with Ground Beef and served in hamburger buns for drippy, fun dinner.“
– BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 pound Grassfed Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
- 1 cup minced sweet onion
- 1 cup minced green bell pepper
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) unsalted tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 4 whole wheat hamburger buns or 8 slider buns
COOKING:
1. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion, cook 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown. Add Ground Beef and bell pepper; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking beef into 1/2-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally.
Cook’s Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.
2. Stir in tomato sauce, barbecue sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar and mustard; increase heat to medium-high. Bring to a boil; cook 5 to 10 minutes or until sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, as desired.
Cook’s Tip: You may add an additional 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce for sweeter, richer flavor.
3. Divide beef mixture evenly among buns. Top with pickles, coleslaw and cheese, if desired. Close sandwiches.
SAFE HANDLING TIPS:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.