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Super Sloppy Joes

Name: Super Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 celery ribs with leaves, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped green pepper; 1 can (15 ounces) 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; 10 hamburger or hoagie buns, split

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 35 min.

Makes

10 servings

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

Super Sloppy Joes Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (15 ounces) 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
10 hamburger or hoagie 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 about 1/2 cup meat mixture onto each bun.

Can you freeze Super Sloppy Joes?

Place individual portions cooled meat mixture in freezer containers and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little broth / water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 306 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 473mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.