Simple Sloppy Joes

Name: Simple Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; 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

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 5 min. Cook: 35 min. YIELD: 12 servings.

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

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
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

1. 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.
2. 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 300 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 740mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein.

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