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Dr Pepper Sloppy Joes

Dr Pepper Sloppy Joes are a delicious homemade ground beef sloppy joe mix made with Dr. Pepper to sweeten up the mixture. Serve on toasted buns and with your favorite sides for a family friendly dinner any day of the week.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword dr pepper sloppy joes, sloppy joes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion small diced
  • 1 small green bell pepper small diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 3/4 cup Dr. Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • In a skillet you will turn to medium heat. Then melt the butter and add the onion and pepper. Cook until softened and hey turn golden brown. This takes around 10 minutes.
  • Add in garlic and once fragrant move to the next step.
  • Add in the ground beef and cook until no longer pink and fully cooked. This takes around 8-10 minutes.
  • Drain off any fat.
  • Add in the Dr. Pepper, tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Mix o combine.
  • Simmer for 10 minute stirring often. It will thicken as it cooks.
  • Serve on buns, over potatoes, etc.