Simple Cheesy Sloppy Joes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ How to Make the Sloppy Joes
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1 pound of ground beef, lean (90/10 is suggested)
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One 8-ounce can of tomato sauce (preferably without added salt)
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1/4 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce (Ray's Original without sugar is a good one)
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1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon mustard, depending on how much you like (Dijon works great)
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A tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon of powdered onion
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1 teaspoon of powdered garlic
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1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
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3/4 teaspoon of sea salt (go lighter if you're not using low-sodium tomato sauce)
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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Half a cup of cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
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Some hamburger buns for serving
# Instructions:
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Stir together garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl until it’s all mixed up.
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In another bowl, pour the tomato sauce, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Whisk it up until smooth and blended.
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Grab a box grater and shred the cheddar cheese if it’s not done already. Put it aside for later.
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Toss the ground beef into a big skillet and cook it over medium heat until it’s browned and done. Get rid of any extra fat.
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Put the beef back in the skillet, pour in the seasoning mix and sauce, and stir until the meat’s evenly coated.
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Sprinkle the shredded cheddar on top and stir until it melts and combines. Take it off the heat.
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Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the buns and top with anything else you love.
# Notes:
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Keep leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for 4 days max.
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Want to freeze it? Let the mixture cool first, then store it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.