Quick Instant Pot Sloppy Joes (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 2 pounds lean ground beef
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
04 - 1 green pepper, diced
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Sauce

06 - 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
07 - 1 cup water
08 - 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
09 - 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
11 - 2 teaspoons chili powder
12 - 1 teaspoon dry mustard
13 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
14 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

# Instructions:

01 - Saute ground beef until browned and crumbly. Drain and set aside.
02 - Saute onion, pepper, and garlic in oil until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
03 - Add tomatoes, water, seasonings. Scrape bottom to deglaze. Return beef and stir.
04 - Seal lid, cook on high pressure 6 minutes. Quick release, thicken if needed.

# Notes:

01 - Deglaze pot to prevent burning
02 - Dice vegetables small for best texture
03 - Can thicken with cornstarch slurry

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