Dr Pepper Sloppy Joes

Are you a Sloppy Joes lover? This is a little twist on your favorite sandwich! Perfect for any busy family!

I love sloppy joes! We have sloppy joes for special occasions at our house! My girls request them even on their birthday! I have been making my grandma’s recipe for over 40 years and we absolutely love this recipe. When I found this new recipe, I was a little skeptical about if it could measure up to our favorite.

While I was making it my husband was putting his nose up and said he wouldn’t eat it. After one bite, he was sold! This recipe is more a BBQ flavor, and it’s “moreish”!!! Your family will love it!

Dr Pepper Sloppy Joes

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Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 1 small green bell pepper, small diced
• 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 cup Dr Pepper
• 4 Tablespoons ketchup
• 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and bell pepper, cook until fully softened (about 10 minutes).

   Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant (only about 30 seconds.)

   Then add in the ground beef. Break it up into crumbles and cook until there is no pink left (about 8-10 minutes.)

   Drain off any excess fat then put back into the skillet. Pour in the tomato sauce, Dr. Pepper, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.

   Bring to a simmer (uncovered) then turn down the heat to medium-low. Gently simmer for 10 minutes until thickened but still saucy.

   At this point, it’s important to taste and adjust the seasoning to your preferences. Serve on buns and enjoy!

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