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So-Easy Sloppy Joes

Name: So-Easy Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds ground beef; 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained; 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste; 1/4 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 6 sandwich buns, split; Fresh arugula, optional

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Dec. 23, 2022

Everybody in the family will love the zesty, fun flavor of this simple staple. Try it spooned over warmed cornbread if you don’t have buns. —Karen Anderson, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

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Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 sandwich buns, split
Fresh arugula, optional

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; crumble the meat; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Top meat with arugula. Serve on buns.

Can you freeze So-Easy Sloppy Joes?

Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Serve on buns with arugula if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 478 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 918mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein.

So-Easy Sloppy Joes

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