Sloppy Joses/Oven French Fries/Salad

Sloppy Joses with French Fries and Salad

1 med. onion
1 small green bell pepper
3 cloves garlic
2 teas. vegetable oil
1 lb. lean ground beef (92% works well)
2/3 cup chili sauce
1 Tbl. tomato paste
2-3 dashes hot pepper sauce (to taste)
1 Tbl. chili powder
1 Tbl. cumin
1/4 teas. salt
1/4 teas. black pepper
4-6 hamburger buns

1) Using a food processor, coarsely chop the onion, green pepper, and garlic. (I like to see small chunks, but this is up to you).

2) In a large skillet, warm the oil over med-high heat. Add onion, green pepper, garlic mixture and cook, stirring, until the onions begin to turn color, about 5 minutes.

3) Add beef and cook for 5 minutes, stirring to break up the meat.  (Drain any fat)

4) Add chili sauce, tomato paste, hot pepper sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.

5) Lightly toast hamburger buns.

6) using a 1/3 cup measure, scoop Sloppy Jose mixture on each bun.  (You can certainly use more or less, but I've found that 1/3 cup is the perfect amount for most hamburger buns.)


I like to serve the Sloppy Joses with oven french fries.  You can certainly make your own, but there are several really good varieties in the freezer section. I generally choose the organic brands since they have fewer additives.  A nice salad with your choice of dressing tops this off.

Serves: 4-6
Cook time: 20-25 minutes