Sloppy Joe Hand Pies

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds ground beef
• 0.5 medium onion , diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper , diced
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 0.75 cups ketchup
• 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons ground white pepper
• 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper , or to taste
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 package refrigerated pie dough for a double-crust pie , 14.1 ounce
• 6 slices Cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir ground beef and onion in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 7 to 8 minutes. Add bell pepper and garlic; cook and stir until tender, 2 to 3 more minutes.

2. 2

   Add 1 cup beef broth, ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper; bring to a simmer. Add remaining 1 cup broth and reduce heat to low. Simmer until mixture becomes very thick, 30 to 45 minutes. Taste and adjust for salt, pepper, and cayenne as needed.

3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk egg and water together in a small bowl.

4. 4

   Roll out both pie crusts on a lightly floured surface and cut out six 5-inch circles. Place a slice of Cheddar cheese in the center of each circle and top with Sloppy Joe mixture. Fold dough and seal the edges using a fork. Brush the outsides with egg wash and place hand pies on the prepared baking sheet.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.