Classic Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
- canola oil (2 tablespoons)
- 85/15 ground beef (1 pound)
- small yellow onion, peeled, cut in 1/2-inch pieces (1)
- red bell pepper, seeded, cut in 1/2-inch pieces (1)
- Kosher salt, as desired
- Ground black pepper, as desired
- yellow mustard (2 teaspoons)
- unseasoned 100% tomato sauce (1 can (8 ounces))
- barbecue sauce of choice (1/3 cup)
- burger buns (6)
Instructions
Step 1
1. Remove the lid from the pot. Using the function arrows, select SEAR/SAUTÉ, set temperature to MEDIUM, then press START/STOP to begin preheating. (Progress bar will display while unit preheats; preheating will take approx. 6 to 8 minutes.)
Step 2
2. When preheating is complete (unit will beep and display ADD FOOD), add canola oil and ground beef to the pot, breaking the beef up with a rubber spatula. Cook until browned, then remove beef from pot and set aside.
Step 3
3. Add onion, bell pepper, salt, and black pepper to the pot and cook until vegetables are softened (about 10 to 15 minutes).
Step 4
4. Add mustard, tomato sauce, and barbecue sauce to the pot and cook for 10 minutes.
Step 5
5. Add the cooked ground beef back to the pot and stir to combine. Cook for 5 minutes, or until warm. Press START/STOP to turn off the unit and serve warm on burger buns.