Sloppy Joe Style Ground Beef Skillet with Corn
5min
18min
2
365
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Chef's Note
To stretch this meal even further, serve it over toasted sandwich buns or simple white bread to soak up the savory sauce. This large batch method saves you time and fuel for tomorrow's dinner!
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Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 medium yellow onion
1 medium green bell pepper
15 oz canned tomato sauce
1 cup frozen corn
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- 1
Wash the 1 medium yellow onion and 1 medium green bell pepper, then finely dice both.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add 1 lb ground beef, the diced onion, and the diced green pepper to the skillet.
- 4
Cook for 8 minutes, using a wooden spoon to break the beef into small crumbles, until the meat is fully browned and the vegetables are soft.
- 5
Drain any excess liquid or fat from the skillet.
- 6
Stir in 15 oz canned tomato sauce, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until well combined.
- 7
Add 1 cup frozen corn to the mixture and stir to incorporate.
- 8
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- 9
Remove from heat and transfer exactly half of the beef and corn mixture to an airtight container to be refrigerated for Day 2 and Day 3 meals.
- 10
Serve the remaining half of the skillet mixture immediately in bowls or over bread.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
365
26g
24g
19g
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