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Sloppy Joe Bowls

A hearty and flavorful twist on the classic Sloppy Joe, served in a bowl with rice and topped with cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sloppy Joe Mixture
  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Rice
  • 1 cup uncooked rice white or brown
  • 2 cups water
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup sour cream optional
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions optional

Method
 

Cook the Rice
  1. In a cooking pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes or until rice is tender.
Prepare the Sloppy Joe Mixture
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. In serving bowls, layer cooked rice and top with the Sloppy Joe mixture.
  2. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and add sour cream and green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 10g

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings according to your preference.

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