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Dinner for 4

Sloppy Joes

$10.82for 430 minServes 4

Ground beef simmers with onion, pepper, garlic, ketchup, mustard, vinegar, and spices before filling toasted brioche buns.

Sloppy Joes with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Bagels, 4$0.70 each typical4$2.80Typical price
Ground beef, 1 lb$5.49/lb typical1 lb$5.49Typical price
Onions, 0.25 lb$1.29/lb typical0.25 lb$0.32Typical price
Bell peppers, 0.2 lb$2.49/lb typical0.2 lb$0.47Typical price
Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical0.25$0.22Typical price
Broth, a little$0.07/oz typicala little$0.01Typical price
Total for the servings shown$10.82

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

Pantry staples you likely have

Mustard, mayo, ketchupOlive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsAsian sauces and pastesSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarVinegar

Not included in the cost.

  • 30 minstart to table
  • Easydifficulty
  • 4servings as written
  • $$typical cost tier

AmericanBudgetFamilyDinners

Typical price

$2.71 per serving$10.82 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

  • 4 brioche buns
  • softened butter or mayonnaise (optional)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1/2 large yellow onion
  • 1/2 green bell pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp each paprika
  • 1/4 tsp each pepper
  • 1 pinch 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2/3 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 1/2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp yellow deli mustard
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp beef bouillon

Steps

  1. Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, then cook the beef, onion, and bell pepper for 8 minutes, breaking up the beef until it reaches 160 F.
  2. Add the garlic, chili powder, paprika, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Stir in the ketchup, water, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, and beef bouillon.
  4. Simmer the mixture over medium-low heat for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally until thick.
  5. Toast the brioche buns in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes.
  6. Spoon the beef mixture into the toasted buns and serve hot.

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