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Summer Camp Mess Hall Sloppy Joes

Summer Camp Mess Hall Sloppy Joes for Cozy Nights

Experience the nostalgic flavors of Summer Camp Mess Hall Sloppy Joes, a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and smoky goodness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey or lentils
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce drained excess moisture
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers any color, red for sweetness
  • 1 medium Onion fresh for best flavor
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce optional for flavor
  • 2 tbsp Sugar or honey for sweetness
Serving Ingredients
  • 4 buns Buns gluten-free if needed, toasted

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, breaking it apart. Cook for 6-8 minutes until browned.
  2. Add chopped onions and bell peppers. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until combined.
  4. Reduce heat to low; simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Toast the buns either in a toaster oven or in a skillet until golden-brown.
  6. Assemble the sloppy joes by spooning the filling onto toasted buns and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and consider preparing the filling a day in advance.

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