Dinner, Kid-Friendly, Lunch
Classic Sloppy Joes
Recipe by Ninja Test Kitchen
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- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 pound 85/15 ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, peeled, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
- Kosher salt, as desired
- Ground black pepper, as desired
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 1 can (8 ounces) unseasoned 100% tomato sauce
- 1/3 cup barbecue sauce of choice
- 6 burger buns
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Step 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.)
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Step 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.
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Step 3
Add onion, bell pepper, salt, and black pepper to the pot and cook until vegetables are softened (about 10 to 15 minutes).
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Step 4
Add mustard, tomato sauce, and barbecue sauce to the pot and cook for 10 minutes.
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Step 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.
