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Budget Meals

Sloppy Joes with Sesame Buns

Saucy ground beef piled on toasted sesame buns. Cheap, messy, and filling.

⏱ Prep 5m 🔥 Cook 15m 🍽 2 servings
620 cal 30g protein 45g carbs 34g fat
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Ingredients

  • 0.75 lb ground beef
  • 0.5 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 2 sesame buns
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Brown the ground beef in a skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, 5-6 minutes until no pink remains, then drain.

  2. 2

    Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard.

  3. 3

    Simmer 5 minutes until thick.

  4. 4

    Toast the sesame buns cut-side down until golden.

  5. 5

    Pile the beef on the buns and serve.

Tools You'll Need

  • Skillet

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  • Chef's Knife

    For all the chopping and slicing.

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  • Cutting Board

    Keep raw meat and veg separate.

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  • Mixing Bowl

    Mixing, coating, and prep.

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  • Wooden Spoon

    Break up the meat as it browns.

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  • Measuring Cups & Spoons

    Get the ratios right.

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