Halal Sloppy Joes

Halal Sloppy Joes are a flavorful twist on the classic American dish, featuring spiced ground beef and a tangy sauce served on soft buns. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that satisfies your cravings.

Ingredients

• Halal ground beef - 250 grams
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Green bell pepper - 1/2, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Tomato sauce - 120 ml
• Ketchup - 2 tablespoons
• Worcestershire sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Brown sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Mustard - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Burger buns - 2, halved
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet, cooking until soft, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula and cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Drain any excess fat from the skillet, then stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
6. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. While the mixture simmers, toast the burger buns in a separate pan until golden brown.
8. Once ready, spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom half of each bun and garnish with fresh parsley.
9. Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 850 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a good source of protein from the ground beef.
• Contains vitamins and minerals from the vegetables used.

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