Easy Sloppy Joes

Five ingredients are all you need for Marge Napalo's hearty sandwiches. "they're great for family gatherings," says the reader from Brunswick, Ohio. Onion soup mix and sweet pickle relish add tangy flavor without much effort.14 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds ground beef
- 3 cups ketchup
- 2/3 cup sweet pickle relish
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
- 14 hamburger buns, split
Directions
- In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink;
- drain. Stir in the ketchup, relish and soup mix; heat through. Serve
- immediately on buns, or cool mixture before placing in a freezer
- container. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months.
- To use frozen sloppy joes: Thaw beef mixture in the refrigerator;
- place in a saucepan and heat through. Serve on buns.
- Yield: 14 servings.
Wine: Medium-Bodied Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.