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Sloppy Joes

2 pounds ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups ketchup
1 cup barbecue sauce
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

In a large skillet, cook beef, onions and garlic over medium heat

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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).