Sloppy Joes

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 yellow onion ($0.32)
• 1 green bell pepper ($0.79)
• 2 cloves garlic ($0.16)
• 1 Tbsp olive oil ($0.16)
• 1 lb. ground beef* ($5.49)
• 1 15oz. can tomato sauce ($0.79)
• 3 Tbsp tomato paste ($0.21)
• 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar ($0.12)
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar ($0.08)
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard ($0.06)
• 1 tsp chili powder ($0.10)
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce ($0.02)
• 3/4 tsp salt ($0.03)
• 5 hamburger buns ($1.87)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Finely dice the onion and bell pepper, and mince the garlic.

2. 2

   Add the olive oil and beef to a skillet and cook over medium heat until the beef is cooked through. Drain off any excess fat.

3. 3

   Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet with the beef. Continue to sauté until the onions are soft and translucent.

4. 4

   Finally, add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, vinegar, brown sugar Dijon, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce,and salt to the skillet. Stir to combine.

5. 5

   Allow the meat and sauce to simmer over medium-low for about 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Serve over toasted buns.