Sloppy Joes Recipe
Homemade Sloppy Joes
Michelle Dudash, RDN
4
American
Main Course
All-in-one spice kit to prepare satisfying homemade sloppy Joes that are ready in 15 minutes—no kidding!

Ingredients
1 pkg. Spicekick Sloppy Joe Seasoning
2 tsp. neutral oil, like vegetable, avocado, or canola
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 (6-oz) can tomato paste (or use half if you prefer less saucy)
1 1/2 c. water (or 1 1/4 c. if using only 1/2 can tomato sauce
Serve with: whole-grain buns, sliced dill pickles
Directions
Preheat large skillet on medium-high heat. Add oil.
Add beef to the pan in a single layer. Brown undisturbed, about 5 minutes.
Push the beef to one side of the pan. Reduce heat to medium.
Add tomato paste to other side and spread out to heat it quickly. Break up beef pieces with flat-edged wooden spoon.
Add seasoning and water.
Simmer 5 minutes on low heat.