Sloppy Joes

By vealam

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1 large sweet onion, diced
• 1 large green bell pepper, diced
• 1 fennel bulb, diced (optional)
• 2-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 2 6 oz. cans tomato paste
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 3 tsp. chili powder (season to taste)
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 1 tsp. cumin
• Kaiser Rolls or small whole wheat buns

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 35mins
Adapted from reluctantentertainer.com

Preparation

Step 1

Add butter to a large skillet or dutch oven over medium high heat; add the onion, green pepper, and fennel. Cook for 5-7 minutes until tender. Add ground beef and cook until brown. Drain most of the fat and discard.

Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 15 minutes, adding more salt and pepper to taste.

Toast buns. Spoon meat mixture over the rolls; optional to top with a slice of cheese.