🍴 Dr. Pepper Barbecue Sloppy Joes 🍴

"Get Ready to Savor the Sweet and Smoky Flavors of Home!"

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1 cup Dr. Pepper soda
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite kind)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 hamburger buns

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it apart with a spoon. Once fully cooked, drain any excess fat.
2. Toss in the diced onion and bell pepper, cooking for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
3. Pour in the Dr. Pepper along with the barbecue sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
4. Reduce the heat and allow the mixture to simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens nicely.
5. Spoon the hearty sloppy joe mixture onto the hamburger buns and serve them warm.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 450 kcal per serving
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Protein: 26g
- Fat: 16g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For a lighter version, try using ground turkey instead of beef.
- Add a slice of cheddar cheese to each sloppy joe for a creamy touch.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to three days and make a great quick meal.

⏳ Preparation time 🍰
Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes | Serving: 6

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