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Simple Sloppy Joes Recipe

My mom and I had fun creating this recipe together. My daughter Jennifer, could eat these sandwiches every day. It's a good thing the recipe makes a big batch! - Ona Allen, Huber Heights, Ohio

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Simple Sloppy Joes Recipe

Prep: 5 min. Cook: 35 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

5 35 40

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
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1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
12 hamburger buns, split and toasted

Directions

In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce and paste, ketchup, brown sugar and soy sauce.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon about 1/2 cup meat mixture onto each bun. Yield: 12 servings.

Round out a hearty lunch featuring Simple Sloppy Joes with potato or corn chips and carrot slices.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 300 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 37 mg cholesterol, 740 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 19 g protein.

Originally published as Simple Sloppy Joes in Taste of Home Ground Beef Cookbook , p99