Super Sloppy Joes Recipe

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Mother made these fresh-tasting sloppy joes many times when I was growing up. She passed the recipe on to me when I got married. My brother-in-law says they're the best sandwiches he's ever tasted. And he ought to know—his name is Joe! —Ellen Stringer, Bourbonnais, Illinois

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Super Sloppy Joes Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Cook: 35 min.
  • Yield: 8-10 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
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  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1-2/3 cups canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon steak sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 8 to 10 hamburger buns, split

Directions

  • In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the beef, onion, celery and green pepper until meat is no longer pink and the vegetables are tender; drain.
  • Stir in the next nine ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Spoon 1/2 cup meat mixture onto each bun. Yield: 8-10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1/2 cup) equals 306 calories, 13 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 60 mg cholesterol, 473 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 22 g protein.

Originally published as Super Sloppy Joes in Taste of Home April/May 1999, p27

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Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2013 by Maiden Faire

Thank You. I look forward to making this. I loved sloppy joes as a kid but do not like canned sloppy joe sauces. Been looking for a good recipe for awhile. This sounds Delicious (sans green peppers).

Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2013 by naduah

This can be made vegetarian just by using 2 packages of Morningstar Burger Crumbles. It works very well, because all the ingredients melt together. Nobody would even know their isn't meat in it!

Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2013 by bettswe

I found this recipe in an issue of Taste of Home several years ago. It has become my favorite recipe and I have had to recopy it several times because of the worn and splattered edges.

Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2013 by dihiggins

Great recipe! It just needed a few fixer uppers. No steak sauce or ketchup and garlic powder instead of salt. Drop the paprika and it sings.

Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2013 by Weems Grnadma

Sweet. This younger generation likes thing sweet. I doctored it after following recipe by adding a massive dollop of hot sauce. Hamburger rolls are now sweet, dairies add sugar to milk to please modern taste, even mayo is now sweet. Guess I am an old lady who prefers the taste to be savory not sweet.

Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2013 by pattibourey

We have been enjoying these sloppy joes since the recipe came out in the 2000 Taste of Home yearly book. They are the best we have ever had!!

Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2013 by DoggieMom2

This is my go-to sloppy joe recipe. It's the only one I make. Tastes even better the day after.

Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2013 by Kathy Brewer

Used this recipe for a wedding reception. It was very tasty.

Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2013 by shannonlady

Best sloppy joes I have ever had. It was the perfect blend of ingredients. I have passed this recipe on to my friends.

Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2012 by paulette18

I use to be a "canned" sloppy joe fan. I wanted to try something from scratch cuz I grew out of the "canned" mix. Made this for a family Packer game get-together and it disappeared. I didn't think it was difficult to make. Will definitely make this again :)

 
 

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