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Tangy Sloppy Joes

Name: Tangy Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1/3 cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons chopped green pepper; 1 cup ketchup; 1/2 cup chili sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons ground mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 6 hamburger buns, split

17 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Sep. 25, 2022

“I first tasted this recipe at a rehearsal dinner for a church Christmas program about 20 years ago,” writes Sharon De Roos of Elgin, Illinois. “It's the best sloppy joe mix that I have ever had and I receive many compliments, and of course, requests for the recipe!”

Tangy Sloppy Joes Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup chili sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 hamburger buns, split

Directions

In a large skillet, cook the beef, celery, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain.

Stir in the ketchup, chili sauce, sugars, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 331 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 1180mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.