Barbecue Sloppy Joes – a sweet and savory twist

Ingredients :

• – 1 lb ground beef
• – 1 small onion, diced
• – 1 small green bell pepper, diced
• – 1 cup Dr. Pepper soda
• – 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite kind)
• – 1/4 cup ketchup
• – 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• – 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• – 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• – 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• – 1/2 teaspoon salt
• – 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• – 6 hamburger buns

Instructions : 

1. Cook the Ground Beef:
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Break up the meat with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
3. Add Vegetables:
   Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, until they soften.
4. Make the Sauce:
   Stir in the Dr. Pepper, barbecue sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
5. Simmer the Sloppy Joes:
   Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
6. Assemble the Sloppy Joes:
   Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto hamburger buns. Serve warm and enjoy!
7. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
   Kcal: 450 kcal per serving | Servings: 6 servings