Sloppy Joe’s… or Something Else?

Sure, the title says Sloppy Joe’s…and they’re good. But the truth? This five-ingredient beef filling is a chameleon. Spoon it into a bun for classic Joes, toss it with pasta, wrap it in lettuce, or even pile it on nachos with melted cheese. One recipe, endless directions.

5-Ingredient Sloppy Joe’s

Makes: 2 to 4 Sandwiches | Prep Time: About 5 Minutes | Total Time: About 10 to 15 minutes

🧼Clean-Up: One Skillet

INGREDIENTS

• Lean ground beef (.454 kg / 1 lb.)
• 2 tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 can (127 ml / 4 oz.) chopped green chilies (optional)
• 1 can (213 ml / 7.5 oz.) traditional pizza sauce
• 2 tsp. worcestershire sauce
• buns or bread (any kind you have)

HOW TO MAKE

1. Cook beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess fat. Stir in sugar, green chilies (if using), pizza sauce and worcestershire sauce.
2. Spoon equal amounts of meat mixture over buns (or bread slice, rice, wraps, lettuce leaf).
3. Top with hot pepper rings – if you like your Sloppy Joe’s spicy

Brent Garell (hey that’s me!) is the founder of College Recipe Cafe and author of 15-Minute Money Saving Meals For Students

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