Root Beer Sloppy Joes

Root Beer Sloppy Joes

Shared by Janet Urciuoli
Prep
5 min
Total
20 min
Ingredients
12
Steps
4

You and your family will lick their plates clean when you make this dish. The root beer, green chilies and seasonings make this a delicious dish. You won't have to bend anyone's arm to finish their dinner!

Ingredients

  • 1 T. olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 lb. 90% lean ground sirloin
  • 1 1/2 t. chili powder
  • 3/4 t. salt
  • 1/4 t. pepper
  • 1 c. root beer
  • 2/3 c. tomato sauce
  • 1-3 T canned diced green chilies, to taste, optional
  • 1 1/2 T. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 c. minced scallions
  • 4 hamburger buns, toasted

Steps

  1. Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and saute 1 minute, until fragrant.
  2. Add beef and saute, breaking up gently, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add root beer, tomato sauce, green chilies, and Worcestershire sauce.
  3. Bring to a simmer and cook about 15 minutes, stirring often, until thickened. Stir in the scallions. Serve on toasted buns.
  4. Makes 4 sandwiches
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