Quick Tangy Sloppy Joes

Name: Quick Tangy Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 3/4 cup finely chopped sweet red or green pepper; 1/4 cup finely chopped celery; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 6 hamburger buns, split

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

I adjusted three different recipes to come up with this one. Kids like the tangy taste and request the sandwiches for birthday parties.—Anna Adams, Chatsworth, California

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 cup finely chopped sweet red or green pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
6 hamburger buns, split

Directions

1. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook and stir beef, onion, red pepper and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender; drain.
2. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, vinegar, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, sugar and salt; stir into beef mixture. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts

1 sloppy joe: 314 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 935mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein.

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