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toasted bun filled with crumbly sloppy joe mixture with tater tots and a pickle on the side.

Cola Sloppy Joes

This yummy sloppy joe recipe has Coca-Cola in the mix. It adds a little extra depth of flavor along with adding that sweetness you love.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • ½ cup diced bell pepper
  • 1 cup cola
  • 1 Tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 2 Tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Season 1 pound lean ground beef with ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste Brown in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add 1 small onion and ½ cup diced bell pepper. Continue cooking until the onions are translucent.
  • Stir in 1 cup cola, 1 Tablespoon vinegar and 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer.
  • Stir in ½ cup ketchup and 2 Tablespoon prepared yellow mustard. Continue to cook until the sauce is thick.
  • Serve warm on a soft bun.

Notes

This recipe works with your favorite cola. Both Pepsi and Coke are good options, but use whatever you have. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 245mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 373IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 2mg
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