Ingredients: – 1 lb ground beef – 1 small onion, diced – 1 small green bell pepper, diced – 1 cup Dr. Pepper soda – 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite kind) – 1/4 cup ketchup – 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce – 1 tablespoon brown sugar – 1 teaspoon garlic powder – 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika – 1/2 teaspoon salt – 1/4 teaspoon black pepper – 6 hamburger buns
Directions:
Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Break up the meat with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
Add Vegetables: Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, until they soften.
Make the Sauce: Stir in the Dr. Pepper, barbecue sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Simmer the Sloppy Joes: Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
Assemble the Sloppy Joes: Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto hamburger buns. Serve warm and enjoy!
