Beefy Sloppy Joes Delight

1. Prepare Beef Mixture

In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of water with 0.5 teaspoon of baking soda. Mix in the ground beef until well combined. Let sit for at least 5 minutes.

2. Cook Vegetables

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and green bell pepper. Cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

3. Cook Ground Beef

Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned and no longer pink, breaking it up with a spatula, about 7-10 minutes.

4. Drain Fat

Drain any excess fat from the skillet.

5. Add Sauce Ingredients

Add the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, yellow mustard, remaining tablespoon of water, and 0.125 teaspoon of baking soda to the skillet. Stir everything together until well combined.

6. Simmer Mixture

Let the mixture simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

7. Toast Buns

While the beef mixture simmers, toast the hamburger buns until golden brown.

8. Assemble Sloppy Joes

Spoon the beef mixture generously onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns. Top with the other halves and serve immediately.