Dinner for 6
Philly Sloppy Joes
$9.30for 430 minServes 6
Ground beef, peppers, onions, and cheese simmer in a savory broth before filling toasted hamburger buns.
Photo: carlsbadcravings.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Ground beef, 1 lb$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Broth, 8.5 oz$0.07/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese, 3 oz$0.30/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.90Typical price |
 | Buns and rolls, 6$0.45 each typical | 6 | $2.70Typical price |
 | Swiss, 4.5 oz$0.40/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.95 | ||
Swaps
- Swap ground beef for ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaMustard, mayo, ketchupAsian sauces and pastesDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
Typical price
$2.33 per serving$9.30 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 small onion
- 1 green pepper
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup reduced sodium beef broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tsp beef bouillon
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp each dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp each salt
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3/4 cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 6 brioche hamburger buns
- softened butter or mayo for brushing (optional)
- 6 slices provolone cheese
Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the beef for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it apart, until it reaches 160 F.
- Add onion, green pepper, and garlic, then cook for 4 minutes.
- Whisk broth, cornstarch, bouillon, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Stir the broth mixture into the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Toast the buns in a 375 F oven for 3 minutes, then fill them with the beef and top with both cheeses.
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