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One-Pan Ground Beef Sloppy Joe-gie

with cheddar, pickles, and crispy jalapeños

Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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  • Over 30g protein

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In Your Box (serves 4)

  • 16 oz. Ground Beef
  • Info
    4 French Rolls
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper
  • 1 Yellow Onion
  • 3¼ oz. Dill Pickle Slices
  • Info
    3 oz. Sliced Cheddar Cheese
  • 3 oz. BBQ Sauce
  • Info
    1 oz. Crispy Jalapenos
  • 1 Tbsp. Tomato Puree
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Salt

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    750
  • Carbohydrates
    73g
  • Net Carbs
    70g
  • Fat
    34g
  • Protein
    37g
  • Sodium
    1750mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F

Customize It Instructions

  • If using ground turkey, break up until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes. 

  • If using Italian sausage, remove from casing, if necessary. Break up sausage until no pink remains and sausage reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. 

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Remove stem, seeds, and ribs, and cut bell pepper into 1/4" dice.

    Halve and peel onion. Cut halves into 1/4" dice.

  2. 2

    Start the Filling

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 Tbsp. olive oil, bell pepper, onion, and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until tender, 6-8 minutes.

  3. 3

    Finish the Filling

    Add ground beef and garlic salt to hot pan with vegetables. Break up meat until no pink remains and beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.

    Add tomato puree, BBQ sauce, 1/2 cup water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer.

    Once simmering, stir occasionally until sauce has thickened, 3-5 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

  4. 4

    Heat Rolls and Finish Dish

    Wrap French rolls in a damp paper towel and microwave until warm, 30-60 seconds.

    Carefully remove from microwave.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, placing cheese, pickles, then filling into rolls. Garnish with crispy jalapeños (to taste). Bon appétit!

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