Sloppy Joes-American Recipe

Sloppy Joes

A mix of earthy spices and fresh vegetables make this kid-approved meal perfect for grown-ups, too.

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INGREDIENTS

1. 1tablespoon olive oil
2. 1small yellow onion, finely chopped
3. 1clove garlic, minced
4. 1red bell pepper, finely chopped
5. 1pound ground beef
6. 16-ounce can tomato paste
7. 1 1/2teaspoons chili powder
8. 1teaspoon cumin
9. 1teaspoon kosher salt
10. 1/8teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11. 1/8teaspoon cinnamon
12. 4hamburger buns, toasted
13. 1/2cup grated Cheddar
14. 1/2cup sour cream

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and red pepper. Sauté until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
2. Add the ground beef and brown, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cinnamon. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened slightly, about 12 minutes.
4. Spoon onto the buns. Sprinkle each with the Cheddar and top with a dollop of the sour cream.