Sloppy Buffalo Joes

By Cheryl-4

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, quartered
• 1 red bell pepper, quartered
• 2 tbsp. EVOO
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 2 tsp. chili powder
• 2 cups tomato puree
• 1 1/2 tbsp. packed light brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp. salt
• 3 hamburger buns, split

Details

Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 20mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Using a food processor, coarsely chop the onion and bell pepper.

2. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the EVOO over medium-high heat. Add the onion-pepper mixture and cook until softened, about 3 minutes

3. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until it loses its redness. Stir in the chili powder. Add the tomatoe puree, brown sugar, vinegar, worcestershire and salt. Simmer until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Spoon over the bun halves and serve open-face.