Sweet and Tangy Hawaiian Pineapple Sloppy Joes
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef or ground turkey for a leaner option
1 cup crushed pineapple drained
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 hamburger buns preferably toasted
1 cup shredded lettuce optional
4 slices of Swiss cheese optional
Fresh cilantro for garnish optional
Directions:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté until the onion is soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the ground beef or turkey to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked through.
Stir in the crushed pineapple, barbecue sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well and bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat to low and let the mixture cook for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
Toast the hamburger buns until golden brown.
Spoon a generous portion of the sloppy joe mixture onto each bottom bun. Top with shredded lettuce, Swiss cheese, and fresh cilantro if desired.
Cover with the top bun and serve warm.
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal: 350 kcal Servings: 4 servings
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