Brown Sugar Bacon Sloppy Joes
Brown Sugar and Bacon Sloppy Joes- the classic American sandwich tastes even more amazing when bacon and brown sugar are thrown into the mix. These sloppy joes have a sweet, tangy flavor and are finger licking good.
Servings: 6
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon chopped
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1/2 red bell pepper diced
- 1 1/4 pounds ground beef (85% lean)
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/3 cups tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- toasted buns for serving
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of bacon grease.Add onion and red bell pepper and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the ground beef. Break it apart into pieces and cook until browned.
- Add paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, dry mustard, and pepper. Stir into the meat.
- Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, soy sauce, and brown sugar.Simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken. If it gets too thick, you can add a little water.
- Stir in bacon and serve on toasted buns.
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Notes
To make these sloppy joes spicy, add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
For even more flavor, you can add a slice of American cheese to each sandwich.
Nutrition
Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 667mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1046IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 3mg