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Homemade Sloppy Joes Recipe

In Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, Sandra Castillo simmers up a big batch of this tangy sandwich filling, then freezes the extras. "Just thaw and reheat it for a quick dinner. It's also good for larger gatherings," she writes.

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Homemade Sloppy Joes Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

10 30 40

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups ketchup
1 cup KC Masterpiece®

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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Hamburger buns, split

Directions

In a large skillet, cook the beef, onions and garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the ketchup, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, Italian seasoning, onion powder and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
Serve about 1/2 cup meat mixture on each bun. Or cool and freeze in freezer containers for up to 3 months.
To use frozen sloppy joes: Thaw in the refrigerator; place in a saucepan and heat though. Serve on buns. Yield: 12 servings (about 6 cups).

Originally published as Sloppy Joes in Quick Cooking September/October 2001, p58

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Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2010 by rharkless

It's a little sweet (and that's with cutting the sugar in half), but very tasty. A little zippier than the canned variety. I'll be making this again!

Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2010 by ajkan

Made this recipe buy instead of simmering I placed in crock pot on low for a few hours and served. Cooking for a large harvest crew and it was a big hit!!

Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2010 by wildviolet

This recipe was was a BIG hit with my family! It's not too tart or too sweet. This is gong to be one of those keepers!

Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2010 by mcjezdimir

I thought it was too sweet so I added some crushed tomatoes which helped

Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2010 by mother of 3

I've been making this since it was published in 2001. Tonight only my husband was eating, so I reduced the ingredient amounts. He ate all of it-wonderful, no leftovers. He looks forward to the nights I make this. It's also good with ground turkey.

Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2009 by Julie20fan

I have made this twice and each time it has come out wonderful. I enjoy trying new things and this is one I will continue to make. I did not realize these are ingredients I already have in my home.

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