(Because it takes a Villi!)
Sloppy Joe’s a’la School Cafeteria
A childhood cafeteria favorite and easy to make for lunch at home or to take to school. Serve over GF bread rolls. True comfort food!
Prep Time:
8 min.
INGREDIENTS
1 lb/450 g ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tbsp mild mustard
¾ cup ketchup
1 tsp white vinegar
1 tbsp brown sugar
Pinch* of chili powder, ground cloves, or paprika (optional)
4 GF hamburger buns, split & toasted
Salt and pepper
Great for:
Lunch
recipe notes
STEPS
Put the ground beef, onion, garlic, and bell pepper into a non-stick skillet and cook, stirring frequently and breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, until the beef is evenly browned. Carefully drain off the fat.
Stir in the mustard, ketchup, vinegar, sugar and spice, if using. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.