 Sloppy Joes 4 buns/Sandwiches Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs ground beef 1 small onion, diced 1 small sweet bell pepper, diced 1 stalk celery, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce 1/4 cup ketchup 1 Tbs brown sugar 1 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp dry mustard 1/4 tsp red pepper flake (optional) Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt & pepper, to taste 4 buns and 1 Tbs butter, softened (my Homemade Bun Recipe, click here) Directions: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper and celery; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add ground beef and garlic to skillet. Cook, breaking up meat with a spoon, until beef is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, chili powder, dry mustard and red pepper flakes into beef mixture in skillet. Simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Season the mixture with any Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, more salt and pepper, as desired. To serve, spread the bun/rolls with butter and brown them on a griddle or skillet. Spoon a good amount of the meat mixture onto the bottom roll, and then top with the other half. Double this entire recipe for 8 buns/Sandwiches. Recipe & Photos by: Diane Baker for Canning and Cooking at Home Link to my Homemade Buns, click here |
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