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Hawaiian Sloppy Joes

Leigh Walkup
Hawaiian sloppy joes is a twist on an old classic. Full of flavor and so simple, this dish makes the perfect weeknight dinner!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound of ground beef or ground turkey
  • ½ cup of chopped Vidalia onion
  • 1 teaspoon of minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon of ginger
  • ½ cup of ketchup
  • 1 8-ounce can of tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon of liquid smoke
  • 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
  • 1 20-ounce can of pineapple slices (keep the juice)
  • 6 hamburger buns

Instructions
 

  • Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and ground beef to a skillet and cook on medium heat until brown. Drain off extra grease.
  • Add ginger, ketchup, tomato sauce, brown sugar, liquid smoke, soy sauce, and ⅓ cup of pineapple juice. Turn down the heat and let simmer for about 20 minutes.
  • Serve on a toasted bun with a pineapple ring on top. Makes 6 sloppy joes.
Keyword Hawaiian Sloppy Joes, Sloppy Joes, Weeknight dinner
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